What is tricuspid atresia? What kind of complications did Amanda Braun face over the last three decades? What surgical interventions have helped Amanda overcome her cardiac challenges?

Born in 1988, Amanda Braun was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia, VSD, and HRHS. She had her first of 6 surgeries at 3 months old, which was a pulmonary artery banding. At 4 she developed endocarditis and had to have the PA banding redone. Amanda required no other surgeries until age 14 when she had the Glenn and Fontan done. Apart from a sternal wire removal at age 22, Amanda was well until 32 years of age, when she began to develop a range of symptoms as her heart struggled. She had a dual-lead pacemaker implanted, which was complicated and required two procedures due to her Fontan anatomy. Amanda lives in Indiana and works as a Cardiac Monitor Technician. She also runs “Amanda’s Blankets” where she makes customized blankets for adults, children, babies, and pets.

The program starts with us learning a bit about Amanda in Segment 1. In the second segment, we talk about complications that Amanda has had, and in the third segment, we discuss Amanda’s pacemaker and future prognosis.

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