Even though Heinz Pak was born with a hole in his heart, it didn’t stop him from being an active kid and adult. When he was 3 weeks old, Heinz was diagnosed with ventricular septal defect (VSD), which can be one or more holes in the wall that separates the right and left ventricles of the heart. VSD is one of the most common congenital (present from birth) heart defects.
Heart Center patient looks forward to another day on the farm
Raising and showing dairy cows is a big part of the Mazzaro family’s life. Tom and his wife, Charity, live on a 5-acre spread in Williamsfield, Ohio, with their four kids. From spring to fall, they’re often on the road, heading to the next show or county fair. Tom, who majored in dairy science at […]