Success Stories

With a young and active patient base, the Ross Procedure has been a part of a remarkable group of compelling patient stories. From world-class athletes to expectant mothers, from active 55-year olds to one-day old infants, Ross patients are typically identified as having their whole lives ahead of them. Without this innovative procedure, surgery for patients with aortic valve disease would derail their active lifestyles forever.

Here are a few of the more remarkable Ross stories. Visiting patients and physicians, we invite you to submit your own Ross success stories for posting on this site.

Mark Singleton, Age 40

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Nantahalah Outdoor Center, North Carolina
Activities: Instructor, competitive cyclist, runner, kayaker, triathlete
Diagnosis: Bicuspid and aortic insufficiency diagnosed ten years prior
Treatment: Ross Procedure
Result: Six-month post-operative echo @ peak exercise: full aerobic capacity and normal hemodynamic response to exercise

Dave Cullinan, Age N/A

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Activities: National Champion mountain bike cyclist
Diagnosis: [Data not yet available]
Treatment: Ross Procedure
Result: Normal Hemodynamic Performance

Diane Brown, Age 40

Missoula, Montana
Activities: Mother, dancer, nurse
Diagnosis: Congenital Aortic Stenosis
Treatment: Ross Procedure
Result: Six-month post-operative echo @ peak exercise: near full aerobic capacity

Shaun Strong, Age 18

Whitefish, Montana
Activities: Student, runner, weightlifter, competitive skier, lacrosse player
Diagnosis: Congenital aortic stenosis
Treatment: Ross Procedure with root replacement
Result: Long-term post-operative echo @ peak exercise: full aerobic capacity and normal hemodynamic response to exercise

Vern Norbury, Age 16

Missoula, Montana
Activities: Bullriding, football
Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Treatment: Ross Procedure
Result: Long-term post-operative echo @ peak exercise: full aerobic capacity and normal hemodynamic response to exercise