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Harlan was born with heart problems ( Aortic valve stenosis ) but when he came down with parainfluenza 4 it compounded his already existing issues. He was taken to Arnot hospital where they started treatment, but when they noticed how critically sick he was they transferred him to Strong Memorial hospital where he remains in the Pediatric I.C.U. at Golisano. Harlan is waiting for invasive cardiac procedures.
During my nephew's fight his mom and dad are sticking by his side day and night. Unfortunately rent, utilities, food, and gas do not pause for a family emergency like this. I know that with it being the holiday season things are a little tight for everyone, but any little bit would help get my brother and his family through this tough time so we have set up a Facebook page as well as a go fund me.
During my nephew's fight his mom and dad are sticking by his side day and night. Unfortunately rent, utilities, food, and gas do not pause for a family emergency like this. I know that with it being the holiday season things are a little tight for everyone, but any little bit would help get my brother and his family through this tough time so we have set up a Facebook page as well as a go fund me.
Aortic valve stenosis — or aortic stenosis — occurs when the heart's aortic valve narrows. This narrowing prevents the valve from opening fully, which reduces or blocks blood flow from your heart into the main artery to your body (aorta) and onward to the rest of your body.
When the blood flow through the aortic valve is reduced or blocked, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood to your body. Eventually, this extra work limits the amount of blood it can pump, and this can cause symptoms as well as possibly weaken your heart muscle.
Your treatment depends on the severity of your condition. You may need surgery to repair or replace the valve. Left untreated, aortic valve stenosis can lead to serious heart problems.
When the blood flow through the aortic valve is reduced or blocked, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood to your body. Eventually, this extra work limits the amount of blood it can pump, and this can cause symptoms as well as possibly weaken your heart muscle.
Your treatment depends on the severity of your condition. You may need surgery to repair or replace the valve. Left untreated, aortic valve stenosis can lead to serious heart problems.