Dear Gloria Obstruction of the pulmonary artery is a not uncommon complication of the Ross procedure. That is why we are not overly enthusiastic about performing the procedure here at the Clinic. It sounds like her doctors are considering opening up the narrow area with a balloon and possibly placement of a stent. That does not necessarily mean she will need to be on coumadin - check with her doctors. I hope this information is useful.
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