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A graphic with a quote from Dr. Kristy Williams that says: We have a wonderful board-certified anesthesia team that we work with very closely to conduct these procedures every week. You have to move quickly to get that balloon up safely across the pulmonary valve, which involves a lot of teamwork and a lot of coordination. We’re very lucky to have such an excellent group at NC State with multiple disciplines working together.

Jul 3, 2025

NC State Gives Rescue Puppy Specialized Heart Surgery — 13 Years After Foster Mom Had Similar Procedure  

Last year, Alexis Sullivan was sitting in a veterinary clinic with her foster pup, Opie, when her memories swept her back to a human cardiologist’s office in 2011. Opie’s veterinarian was explaining to her that Opie had a heart murmur, using many terms Sullivan recognized from being diagnosed with a leaky mitral valve over a…