Melody Valve for Congenital Heart Disease Patients - St. Louis Children's Hospital

St. Louis Children's Hospital is one of a handful of pediatric centers using an innovative kind of heart conduit called a Melody valve. The valve allows physicians to repair or replace existing devices, which in turn helps delay or prevent the need for open-heart surgery. This is Jordan's story. Jordan needed a valve replacement because a heart defect left him with no connection between the heart and lungs. Dr. David Balzer was able to implant the Melody valve with a heart catheter, rather than through open-heart surgery.

For more information on the Melody Valve, visit St. Louis Children's Hospital at http://www.stlouischildrens.org/content/medservices/melodyvalve.htm.

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[brookieenoser]

I have the same heart defect and I have recieved this valve yesterday. Immediate relief. Jordan will feel much much better, (: Good luck!

[peandpm]

Amazing! Best of luck, Jordan and family!