![]() ![]() Why would a pair of teen sisters be interested in working with the American Heart Association? How can these sisters make a difference? How much money do these young ladies plan to raise and how can you get involved? He is now 65 years young and his motto is “Life is short, play hard.”Ĭarl's first appearance on Heart to Heart with Anna: ![]() Carl has done great ever since he had his surgery with Dr. None have any signs of heart issues of any kind. His new goal is to add a state title or two to his resume.Ĭarl has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. One of his goals was to win a national championship, which happened 3 years ago in Las Vegas. He tours mostly the southern United States in tournaments. He even tried snow skiing–during which time he became aware of a problem with high altitudes and thin air when a person has a congenital heart condition.Ĭarl’s biggest passion is pool. Cooley’s second successful case of this heart defect and the first one is now Carl’s friend.Ĭarl participated in a lifetime of sports: baseball, tennis, golf, anything with a ball and Carl was there. Denton Cooley at 4 months of age in January 1958 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. Today's Guest is Carl Wolford.Ĭarl Wolford was born with total anomalous pulmonary venous return or TAPVR and had surgery by Dr. Like the other two episodes, this episode also features Heart Dad Frank Jaworski as the Guest Host. Here is another Heart Dad Sunday episode for Heart Month, February 2023. Walton Lillehei, the “Father of Open Heart Surgery” ![]() We hope you enjoy this special episode of Heart to Heart with Anna.Ĭ. Walton Lillehei, and the development of the bubble oxygenator, he has become known as The Father of Open-Heart Surgery. ![]() Not all of his surgeries were successful using this experimental technique, but it is amazing how many of his patients did survive! This technique was used on the first successful surgery to correct ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular canal defect, and tetralogy of Fallot. These children would have died without some form of surgical intervention. Walton Lillehei used cross circulation on 45 patients in the 1950s to operate on children with congenital heart defects. Frank and Anna Jaworski talk about what they learned about this procedure in the book King of Hearts by Rhode Island writer, G. This Medical Monday episode deals with an amazing experimental surgical technique developed by Dr. What pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon seemed "too Hollywood"? Why? What is cross circulation and what was this experimental technique the predecessor of? This is the 3rd episode in our Medical Monday mini-series for Heart Month, February 2023. Support the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link This promo tells people about the raffle we have as HUG's fundraiser in early 2023. Lilac is also a stepmom to three wonderful children. Every year for Jaxon’s birthday, Lilac and her husband Michael sponsor as many Warrior Pets as they can to bring joy to others. The charity provides children with their own “Warrior Pet,” a customized stuffed animal embroidered with the child’s name and inspirational messages and shares the child’s story on their Facebook page. To honor his life, Lilac started promoting a charity "Warrior Pets and More" which provides comfort and support to children living with special needs and raises awareness for a range of illnesses and disabilities. Jaxon lived to 5 years of age - 3 years longer than the doctors expected. Jaxon loved many things in his life: pizza, superheroes, mac & cheese, and his mom. Lilac Lumpkin is a mom to angel Heart Warrior Jaxon, who was born with HLHS. How can one mom make a difference when it comes to children born with special needs? What kind of comfort and support is available to children living with a range of illnesses and disabilities? How can you get involved in helping our most vulnerable children feel supported? ![]()
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