Patient Success Story: Dr. Santosh Uppu Solves Nearly Three Decades of Struggle

From her earliest days, Stephanie grappled with the challenges of tetralogy of Fallot, a complex cardiac anomaly. For nearly three decades, she endured a perplexing array of symptoms without a definitive diagnosis, until she was referred to Santosh C. Uppu, MD, associate professor, adult congenital heart disease, UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular.

Under Dr. Uppu’s expert guidance, Stephanie’s condition was meticulously assessed and accurately diagnosed, marking a new, tailored treatment regimen. Through a series of intricate procedures, including transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement and the implantation of a cardioverter defibrillator, Stephanie’s once-uncertain prognosis was transformed into one of hope and restoration. With each passing day, she experienced a profound improvement in her quality of life.

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