Daniel Peter

Name Diagnosis Treatment Birthdate Updates

Daniel Peter

Bentall Procedure

I am an adult who has congenital heart defects. I have had three open heart surgeries; one to repair coarctation of the descending aorta, one to replace my aortic valve with a mechanical valve, and more recently, a Bentall procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm.

— Dan Rodrigues (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)

This article was last updated on October 10, 2004

Born: December 3, 1964
Diagnosis: Coarctation of the Aorta, Aneurysm
Treatment: Repair coarctation of descending aorta (Mar '65); Aortic valve replacement with a St. Jude's valve (Apr '93); Bentall Procedure to correct ascending aortic dilation (Jun '04)

Name Diagnosis Treatment Birthdate Updates

To comment on a portrait or send a message to the author, please email portraits@tchin.org.
Be sure to identify the portrait so we can properly direct your message.

Portraits are a benefit of membership in the Congenital Heart Information Network.
Click here to find out how you can become a member!

Disclaimer: Our members' stories represent their own perception of their experiences, and the medical information contained within has not been reviewed for accuracy prior to publication. Stories are presented for informational purposes only, and should not be substituted for professional advice. Always consult your (child's) physicians with your questions and concerns.

CHAT	Become a Member	Adults with CHD	Advisory Panel
Family Room	Book Reviews	Cardiology Services	CHD Awareness Week
Online Support	Pins & Brochures	For Families	Financial Support
Memorial Garden	Resource Room	For Nurses	Help Wanted
Portrait Gallery	Support Groups	For Professionals	Our Volunteers




	Home \| What's New \| Contact \| Search

	Disclaimer: The contents of this site are presented for informational purposes only, and should not be substituted for professional advice. Always consult your (child's) physicians with your questions and concerns. Created and maintained by Mona Barmash and Uwe Baemayr for The Congenital Heart Information Network. Exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 Copyright �1996 - 2008 C.H.I.N. all rights reserved TX4-390-685 Please read our Privacy Statement