An article was published on Henry Ford hospital website about Marilyn’s Heart Journey. We wanted to share it with you.

Marilyn Reckling, 85, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, was scheduled for knee replacement in January 2020. But when she visited her cardiologist for clearance prior to surgery, Sindhu Koshy, M.D., discovered Marilyn had critical aortic valve stenosis–a narrowing of the opening of the aortic valve that restricts blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. The knee surgery was put on hold so her heart issues could be addressed.

Marilyn, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was referred for evaluation with Samer Kazziha, M.D., an interventional cardiologist and Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s Chief of Cardiovascular Services. A cardiac catherization revealed significant coronary artery blockages in addition to the severe aortic valve stenosis.

“It took extensive collaboration by multiple specialist to help this high-risk patient achieve a superb clinical outcome,” said Dr. Kazziha. “We’re happy to be able to offer our patients this high level of expertise at Henry Ford Macomb.”

Resources: https://www.henryford.com/services/structural-heart/stories/marilyns-heart-journey