A CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center team member found out that something was wrong with her son’s heart.
“I work with two amazing pediatric cardiologists. I’d seen them take great care of patients every day. I had zero reservations and went into it with the mindset of whatever they said, I was going to agree with because I trust them.”
— Brittany Freese, registered pediatric and adult echocardiograph technician
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Bryant Bohlig, a 14-year-old who lived for sports, found out that his heart was only functioning at 10 percent.
“I remember my mom had bought me brand new basketball shoes. When I came home from the hospital, I threw them away because I thought I would never be able to pick up a basketball again.”
— Bryant Bohlig, St. Cloud
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Genetic Counseling & Heart Disease
If your child was born with a heart defect, consider genetic counseling at CentraCare. You'll learn about:
- Your family's inherited risk of heart conditions
- The likelihood of heart problems affecting future pregnancies
- Options for genetic testing, which identifies genes that may contribute to your child’s heart condition
Genetic counselors can also recommend local resources that support families like yours.
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