Ross Procedure Recipients
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Mara McCabe
Wife
CryoValve Heart Valve
Ross Procedure Patient
“No Longer on the Sidelines."
Mara McCabe was diagnosed with aortic stenosis with insufficiency at the age of four. She was diagnosed by the family physician during a visit due to a cold. Fortunately, Mara experienced no symptoms during her childhood, although she was restricted from competitive sports.
Stretch Ledford
Runner, International Photojournalist
CryoValve Heart Valve
Ross Procedure Patient
“Dr. Paul Stelzer of The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named ‘Featured Heart Valve Surgeon’ at HeartValveSurgery.com”
Charles “Stretch” Ledford was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve at five months old. After living a healthy and relatively normal life for 43 years, it became necessary to replace this valve.