One woman is back on her feet after a major heart problem that almost killed her.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Each step is especially important for 85-year-old Shirley Johnson. Shirley’s headed to Rivera Elementary for the Kindergarten graduation. She’s volunteered there for seven years, walking to and from the school almost every day. But she wasn’t sure she’d make it for this year’s ceremony.
This short walk almost killed Shirley a few months ago. She stopped halfway, unable to breathe One of the valves in her heart wasn't working.Her doctor, Kapildeo Lotun, replaced her heart valve by going through her groin, instead of opening her chest. He’s the first to bring this procedure to tucson, and without it, Shirley might’ve died. This is her first walk since then, so Dr. Lotun and his nurse decided to join her.
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