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Jon Wheeler Jon Wheeler
Heart Transplant Recipient

In June of 2008, after experiencing extreme fatigue, Jon Wheeler was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.  Over a years time he received treatment with medication, and even a pacemaker, that failed to control his condition.  Jon was then referred to UW Medicine but he was not yet qualified for heart transplant due to ejection fraction.  In the meantime, he was having a multitude of GI issues. Upon further observation, doctors found a mass on his pancreas.  Jon, though risky for his condition, underwent the Whipple procedure and spent 4.5 months in recovery.  He was eventually stable enough for the doctors to implant a ventricular assist device to help his heart pump while on the wait list for transplant.  On Dec. 4, 2010, Jon received a heart transplant.  Though still recovering, he continues to gain strength each day.

Programs:
02/21/2011 - The Latest in the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Program Details >>
02/17/2011 - Advances in Heart Failure: A Bridge to Transplant Program Details >>
Videos:
The Latest in the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure Watch Now >>
A Young Heart Transplant Recipient's Story Watch Now >>

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