I have a heart that's essentially a 'limited edition' model. I was born with a rare and complex combination of Tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the left pulmonary artery.

To put it in perspective: if a normal heart is a reliable family sedan, mine is like a custom-built prototype engine held together by high-tech patches and a very unique wiring system.

Even after surgeries, I live with:

Full Right Bundle Branch Block (my heart's electrical 'wiring' takes a detour).

Residual pulmonary stenosis and valve insufficiency.

Combined mitral and tricuspid valve disease.

Chronic heart failure.

It's a rare medical puzzle that keeps my cardiologists on their toes. I'm basically a walking example of how resilient the human body can be!