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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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    Carlos Perez diagnosed with cor triatriatum at age

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    The condition is a rare congenital heart defect.

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    Atrial fibrillation led to emergency room visit.

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    Minimally invasive robotic surgery was performed.

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    Collaborative effort between Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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    Surgery alleviated symptoms and improved quality of life.

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    Importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in complex cases.

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

  • April 21, 2026

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