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Robotic Repair of Rare Congenital Cardiac Defect in a 73-Year-Old

Carlos Perez noticed something was terribly wrong when his field of vision began to narrow. At 73 years-old, the father, grandfather and longtime car-repair shop owner in South Miami, started feeling an irregular, heavy heartbeat.

  • April 21, 2026

  • 12 min

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At 73, Carlos Perez discovered he had a rare congenital heart defect called cor triatriatum, which had gone undetected his entire life. This condition, involving an extra atrial compartment, led to atrial fibrillation as he aged. A collaboration between Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital enabled a minimally invasive robotic surgery to correct the defect. The successful operation not only alleviated Perez's symptoms but also showcased the significance of teamwork in treating rare cardiac conditions effectively.

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Robotic Repair of Rare Congenital Cardiac Defect in a 73-Year-Old

  • April 21, 2026

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