Mark

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Mark

HLHS, Fontan

Mark is now 10 years old. He has HLHS and his surgeries were performed at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We still go to Children's Hospital for all his follow-up cardiac care.

Mark enjoys swimming, gymnastics and playing baseball. His favorite character is Walker, Texas Ranger. His newest hobby is cars, especially Cadillacs. Mark loves to make friends and eat desserts. He also likes Star Wars and country music.

— Fran, Mark's Mom (NJ)

This article was last updated on May 2, 2002

Born: December 9, 1991
Diagnosis: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Treatment: 12-13-91 Norwood Procedure, 08-92 Hemi-Fontan, Winter 93-94 bilateral myringotomy (ear tubes), 03-94 Fontan Procedure, Spring 95 Fontan Follow up catheterization.

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