6 - Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam

6 - Tuesday, March 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom

MOTT
From Page 1
To improve her condition -
which consists of four congenital
heart defects - Snider under-
went two open-heart surgeries,
one during infancy and the other
at age four. Snider expected to
need an additional surgery at age
12, but her heart managed to con-
tinue functioning without seri-
ous medical intervention from
her adolescence into her late 20s.
"It was a miracle that I didn't
die in the last 15 years," she said
in a phone interview.
But as Snider and her husband
began plans to conceive their
first child last year, her doctors
advised her to have another sur-
gery to provide additional sup-
port for her heart before it would
undergo strain from pregnancy.
Snider's procedure - cur-
rently available at a limited
number of hospitals throughout
the country - uses the Melody
Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve,
which was approved by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration
in January 2010. The valve is
inserted via a catheter into the
leg, maneuvered through the
torso and placed between the
right ventricle of the heart and

pulmonary artery.
Though the procedure is still
in its pilot stages, it has already
exhibited high success rates in
Europe.
Since a catheter is used to
guide the valve into the heart,
the procedure is considered less
invasive than open-heart sur-
gery. This knowledge, in addi-
tion to support from her family
and friends, allowed Snider to
put her full faith in the new pro-
cedure, which she had last April.
"We just prayed and knew it
was going to be good," Snider
said. "We weren't really worried."
Before the introduction of
the Melody Valve, patients often
underwent high-risk open-heart
surgeries to replace faulty valves
that had grown weak over time,
according to Aimee Armstrong,
a pediatric interventional cardi-
ologist at Mott and Snider's pri-
mary surgeon.
Open-heart surgeries often
cause scar tissue to form over the
heart, said Armstrong, who is
also an assistant professor in the
Department of Pediatrics and
Communicable Diseases at the
University's Medical School.
"This complicates future sur-
geries," she said.
However, the introduction of
the Melody Valve eliminated this

complication risk for Snider. She
said she was discharged from the
hospital the day after the proce-
dure and back at work the next
week.
Snider said that in the months
following the procedure, she felt
well and recuperated quickly.
She added that she leads a nor-
mal life and can participate in
one of her favorite hobbies, danc-
ing, with a church group.
"We perform three to four
times a month, and I've never
had problems," she said.
Snider added that with full
support from her doctors, she
and her husband were quickly
back on track to try to have chil-
dren.
"The doctors told us, 'Your
(artery) blockage is trivial. You
can start (having children) at
anytime.' That was just awesome
for us," she said.
A BIG ENDEAVOR TO
SAVE A LITTLE HEART
Two-year-old Mira Larrison
underwent heart surgery even
before she was born.
Due to a congenital heart con-
dition known as hypoplastic left
heart syndrome, the left side of
Mira's heart wasn't developing
properly when she was in her

mother's womb. Of more imme-
diate concern to doctors was the
lack of a hole between the two
sides of her heart, a defect that
was causing blood and pressure
buildup in the lungs.
"We felt that she was an
extremely high-risk patient,"
Armstrong, one of Mira's sur-
geons, said.
So when Mira's mother, Katie
Larrison of Algonac, Mich.,
reached the 30th week in her
pregnancy, doctors at Mott's
Congenital Heart Center decid-
ed in-utero intervention was
necessary to improve the baby's
condition. Katie underwent an
innovative surgery in December
2008 in which a team of Uni-
versity nurses and physicians,
including Armstrong, created a
hole between the left and right
atria of Mira's fetal heart.
Despite the risks - elevated
by Mira's Turner syndrome,
a rare chromosomal disorder
affecting approximately one in
2,500 females - the surgery
was successful, with Mira boast-
ing strong vital signs upon her
delivery the following January.
Acting quickly after the birth,
Armstrong began implementing
a plan that would involve addi-
tional procedures to carefully
"re-route" the infant's heart to

allow her right ventricle to do
the work of the faulty left ven-
tricle for the entire body.
With special attention paid to
Mira's Turner syndrome, Arm-
strong and Jennifer Hirsch, also
a pediatric cardiac surgeon at
Mott, performed multiple mini-
mally invasive procedures on
Mira in an effort to improve the
blood flow in her heart. Hypo-
plastic left heart syndrome can
never be fully corrected, Arm-
strong said, though surgeries like
this can improve heart function.
"We did newer, more innova-
tive hybrid procedures to 're-
route' the blood going through
her heart using stents and
bands," Armstrong explained.
Armstrong said she never
expected to make medical his-
tory by becoming one of the
first interventionalists in the
nation to perform this series of
unconventional surgeries on a
developing infant, both pre- and
post-delivery, and yield positive
results.
But even after her successful
procedures, Mira's health still
wasn't 100 percent.
"(Mira) was on a heart trans-
plant list for six months because
the pressure in her heart and
lungs was elevated, likely due to
the severe former heart disease,"

Armstrong said.
Six months later, though, Mira
showed significant improvement
as pressure normalized, bring-
ing the Larrisons some much-
needed relief as their daughter
was removed from the trans-
plant list.
With Mira back on track for
her series of surgeries, Katie
said she and her husband Jeremy
were nervous as Mira underwent
her next procedure at Mott, but
said they were comforted by the
preparedness of Mira's medical
team.
"(The doctors) would play out
different scenarios," Katie said.
"There was always a plan. We
always knew who was involved
in her care."
Armstrong said Mira may
need another surgery around
her third birthday. But for now,
Mira's life is steadily approach-
ing normalcy.
"She's much happier," Katie
said.
With an obvious tone of pride
in her voice, Katie added that
her daughter began to "scoot on
her butt" when she was about 20
months old.
"She's doing much better since
her surgery," Katie said, "(My
husband and I) have been able to
breathe more deeply."


SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE MICHIGAN DAILY'S ONLINE NEWSLETTERS
Visit www.michigandaily.com/subscribe

0

"PRIME" PARKING FOR SALE
Now at 511 Hoover!
2011-12 Parking for Sale
primesh.com
Call 734-761-8000

Tower Plaza Condominium
Call Brian.To"siis
734-663-1530
SAVE OVER $6000 PER YEAR!!
Why pay $1200 per month you can
pay $675 for your own bedroom ON
Central Campps! GRADS, FRESH-
r! A'& R FOSOR'SARE
ALSO
WELCOME at University Towers.
734-761-2680
UniversityTowers-Mi.com
STUDIO - 4 BDRMS apts and houses
avail Spring & Fall 2011. 18 locations
to choose from. 734-274-6118
www.annarborapartments.net
AVAIL Sept.'11 1&2 Bdrm. furn.
apts.402 Hill St.&1313 S.State ldry
prkg,heat,& H20 incl. 734-904-6735
4 BDRM HOUSE as close to the
Medi-
cal School and North Campus as you
can get. Across from Fuller Field/Park
at 1010 Cedar Bend Drive. Garage,
washer/dryer, new carpet, A/C, large
common areas, big backyard.Avail
Fall 2011-12. Asking $2200 + Utilities.
Deinco Properties 734-323-6937.

APTS, SUBLETS & RMS For Rent
http://www.sublet.com
6 BDRM HOUSE across from IM
Building at 605 E. Hoover. 2 Bath-
rooms, 2 on-site parking, 3rd space
nearby, Washer/Dryer. Tenants Pay All
Utilities. $3600 for Fall 2011-12.
Deinco Properties 734-323-6937.
4 BDRM HOUSE off Packard btw
McKinley and Sylvan at 827 Brook-
wood. 4 parking spaces, washer/dryer.
Tenants pay all utilities. Asking $2400
+ Utilities for Fall 2011-12.
Deinco Properties 734-323-6937.

RELEASE DATE- Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis
ACROSS 4 Put one over on 40 Rigidly inflexible 52 Verdi aria that
1 POrt 5 Cellist with 16 process means "It was
6OTppgrde, in Grammys 41 Workod you"
slang 6Otm in atall arduously 53 Strasbourg
9 Trees along stash 46 Arles article sweetheart
tropical beaches 7Art able to 48 Like the 54 Eucalyptus
14 Aptly named 8 Tropical cyclone preferable evil muncher
coolerhranc center 49 Rum-soaked 57 Jaguar and Impala
15Slmall island 9I41st presidtent, cahms 50Vanse
16 Perpendicular to affeconately 50 ncoln 59 Hearyentree
the keel 10 Clear as.. Center's 61 1963 Paul
17 Not-so-humorous 11 Slowly, in music FisherHall Newmanfilm
humerus spot 12 "It slices! It dices!" 51 Allude (to) 62 Casual top
19Tri- plus b l adletVgo _
20 Drinmmleaves 13tal l g- ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE:
21 Hckey legend 18 Zephyr
Bobbyet al 2JoumalistNellie SPCA TOGO CHECK
22Sea north of 24 JoutnallgNd T O A N O N E A H A T H A
Poad things come to R I N K Y D I N K A C H A T
23rmetak 5 25 Cray, in a Ricky O R T H O D O X A S K I N
25 Grubs and Martin song D O E K I N E A S Y O N
maggots 26 Month after E T D E E S W H I SIP E R
29 Manhattan sch. Shevat H D S W A S S A I L S
30 "Garfield"pooch 27lIncrease O C H O MEN CAS T
31 Pan mea 21 Nooembe
3 g hnal pad onurses C O I N C I D E R F K
34nnlpa 32UarJoe inold TV T U S K E R S H E E P C P
390 yreams car ads S T Y M I I B E E R A
42 Joe Cocker's 3Hiplaskquici T O T E S S C U L P T O R
"You.Beautifu3Gr reenishblue P E R 0 N L U C K Y 0 U C K
P4rma r 37 der P A I N T B L U E A L K A
44 Aln ofTe 37 Verdiopera
Aviator" 38 Projector's slide P U C K S S U P S SAS S
45 Slangy "No holder xwordeditor@aol.com 03107/11

C B
6 19 Latons To Sere You
Studio - 4 Bedrooms
' ptlCampa, t Were luf
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
2r.1 van htsk e eCaounpourlnaror,
m Shhantnan a o nip pednext.pt"nfa.lydritftt! -NO. S d ntm
734274.6118
CAMPUS MANAGEMENT,INC.in-
vites you to visit www.CampusMg.-
com, the best local website for a wide
selection of apartments and houses. We
specialize in houses and apartments
very close to central campus. All are at-
tractively priced, most include parking,
many are furnished and some include
utilities. Contact us for details. Com-
plete listing for Fall 2011 available
now! Or call and speak with our Leas-
ing Consultant, Pat at 734-663-4101.
CLOSE TO B-SCHOOL
& LAW QUAD
917 Packard
Spacious 2 bdrm apts near central &
athletic campus. Updated kitchens
w/dishwashers, balconies, spacious liv-
ing rooms, & eat in kitchens. Fully
furnished, heat, water, & parking
included. Only two left!!
www.varsitymanagement.com
NORTH CAMPUS 1-2 Bdrm. !
Incl. Heat/Water/Parking.
www.HRPAA.com 996-4992.
**SEE WHY WE'RE STILL#1 IN
STUDENT HOUSING**UNIVER-
SITY TOWERS ON
CENTRAL CAMPUS.
UNIVERSITYTOWERS-Mi.COM
1039 BALDWIN
Unbelievably spacious 4 bdrm apt. in a
gorgeous converted home. High
ceilings, bay windows, fireplace, hard-
wood floors, and a screened in porch.
Only ten min walk to Law library.
Large backyard & parking included!!
www.varsitymanagement.com
331 PACKARD: I very large room
available to rent w/shared kitchen &
bathroom. All utilities included!!
(734)668-1100
4 BDRM BI-LEVEL house near
Kerrytown avail 6/29/11. 1.5 baths,
washer/dryer & covered porch.
734-274-6118
www.annarborapartments.net
ARBOR PROPERTIES. DISTINC-
TIVE award-winning rentals in Kerry-
town, central campus, Old West Side,
Burns park. Now renting for fall. 734-
994-3157.www.arborprops.com
6 BDRM HOUSE + Bonus Room!
1608 Geddes. $3900 Updated! 3 Baths.
Free prkg & Idry. Dishwasher. A/C.
Call 734-678-0122.
WWW800FULLER.COM
(734) 769-7520
1 & 2 bdrm., modern, clean, quiet
5 min. walk. Free Wi-Fi.
CORNER HOUSE APTS, next to
North Quad. 2 & 3 bdrms Spring and
Fall 2011. 734-274-6118
www.annarborapartments.net
FREE SUBLET APT FINDER!!!
Studio - 4 Bdrms. Call for a complete
list. 734-274-6118 or visit
annarborapartments.net

? SOLD OUT ? Don't wait to hear
these words. Sign your lease today
for Best Selection, we SOLD OUT
early last year. NOW is the time to
secure your apartment home at Uni-
versity Towers 734-761-2680
www.universitytowers-mi.com
APTS FOR FALL 2011-12!
Eff& 1 Bedrooms $675 -$1000; Most
units include Heat and Water. Most
have Parking available for $25/m.
Showings Scheduled M-F 12pm-4pm.
Cappo Mgmt 734-996-1991.
AVAILABLE FALL! FURNISHED
four bedroom duplex in a quiet neigh-
borhood on Golden Avenue. Walk to
Football games and Krogers. Landlord
pays all utilities. Call Michigan
Realty,
743-662-5500 or for more info visit
www.michcomrealty.com
AVAILABLE FALL! FURNISHED
modern two bedroom apartments
located on Central Campus. Large
enough to accomodate up to4 people.
Lots of amenities. Call Michigan Re-
alty, 734-662-5500 or for more info
www.michcomrealty.com
AVAILABLE FALL! STUDIOS,
one, two, and three bedroom
apartments located on U/M Campus.
Heat, water, and parking included.
Call Michigan Realty, 734-662-5500 or
for more info visit
www.michcomrealty.com
AVAILABLE FALL! THREE Bed-
room house located near U/M Athletic
Campus and Band Field. Large
kitchen,
dining and living room. Beautiful
woodwork, screened in porch. Parking
and laundry. Call Michigan Realty,
734-662-5500 or for more info visit
www.michiganrealty.com
7 BDRM. HOUSE. Newly remodeled
2008, top-shelf condition, MAY Lease.
2 kitch., 2.5 bath. Tons of common
space. Ldry on sight & some prkg.
oldtownrealty.net. 734-663-8989
PIZZA THURSDAYS!!
NO-MONEY-DOWN LEASES.
Sign a lease on THURSDAYS and get
a FREE PIZZA. Check out our NEW
PRICES. But hurry! Things are going
fast/! (734) 665.8825.
CAMPUSREALTY.COM

jw .vartitmanortothent.com

625 Church St. (734) 668-1100
One BWdroomns-4n CGant
'estLocotions in town
Fully furnished one bedroom opts
ovoiloble forfall:
543 Church
911 S. Forest
801 W. Madison
917 Packard
521 Walnut
418 E. Washington
Apartments a r entingmfastI Col Varsity
to schedule your tour toayl
! AVAILABLE FALL 2011, 7 bdrm,
State St/athletic campus, fully fur-
nished, parkingx 8, lowprice/call Matt
248-535-1070
GREAT CAMPUSAPTS.!
608 Monroe - Behind S. Quad
Eff., Bi-level 1 and 2 Bdrm. apts.
Call Katie at1989.666.3164 or email
608MonroeManagers@umich.edu
815 S. State - Between Arbor & Hill
Lg. 2 Bdrm. apts (over 1100 sqft. each)
Call Adan at248.904.5562 or email
815StateManagers@umich.edu
711 Arch - Between State & Packard
1 & 2 Bdrm. apts.
Call Phil at 734.662.5270
Call above numbers or email for
showings or please stop by!
NOW LEASING 2011-12
Prime Student Housing
761-8000
www.primesh.com
Call today to see your new Home!
Apartments Going Fast!
Efficiencies:
726S. State-1 Left
344 S. Division
1 Bedrooms:
726 S. State -1 Left
515 Lawrence-1 Left
326 E. Madison
1000 Oakland-1 Left
520 Packard-I Left
511 E. Hoover
2 Bedrooms:
726S. State-1 Left
1021 Vaughn
326 E. Madison-1 Left
721 S. Forest
1320S. University-1 Left
411 High
819 Brown
*Fully Furnished Apartments
*Parking Included
*Free Ethernet
Free heat and water
(* At most locations)

!!!BARTENDING!!! $300 /day poten-
tial. No exp. nec., training available.
AGE 18+ OK. 800-965-6520 x 125.
ATTENTION U OF M Students
HOLDAY HELP
1-5 week work program, flex sched,
$16,25 base-appt, customer sales/ser-
vice,
no exp necessary, all ages 17+,
Apply now, start after finals!
734-975-7299
ATTRACTIVE LADIES FOR semi-
nude, Vidtoria's S type lingerie photog-
raphy. Flex hrs, $40+/HR. Must be 18.
For interview call: 734-678-4181 or
please email photos to:
georgedl@provide.net Principles
only.
COLLEGE PRO IS now hiring
painters all across the state to work out-
doors with other students. Earn
$3k-$5k. Advancement opportunities.
1-888-277-9787 or
www.collegepro.com
RAISE FOR MAIZE! Start your ca-
reer now - $9.25/hour at Michigan Tele-
fund. On campus, flexible hours. Stu-
dents only, apply @ 734-763-8773 or
telefund.umich.edu
STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM
Paid survey takers needed in A2.
100% FREE to join. Click on Surveys.

0

PRIVATE TUTORING FOR LSAT,
LAW SCHOOL, BAR EXAM
My credentials:
- perfect 180 on LSAT
- Michigan Law graduate (3.85 GPA)
- licensed attomey
- 18 years of teaching experience
-hundreds of delighted students
734.996.2861 www.TESTGURU.com
THESIS EDITING- LANGUAGE,
organization, format. 25 yrs. U-M exp.
WoA-05A .nr.,,.;.ni-4;3,.t

WORK ON MACKINAC Island -
Make lifelong friends. The Island
House Hotel and Ryba's Fudge Shops:
Front Desk, Bell Staff, Wait Staff,
Sales Clerks, Kitchen, Baristas. Hous-
ing, bonus, discounted meals. (906)
847-7196. www.theislandhouse.com

reason" 1 2 3
47 "Amen tothat!"
49 Devaid of 1a
nie es, assome
politics r
55 Disinclined 20
56 Works a tough
mow?
57'The Amazing
Racesirer as as an
60 Pme apfor
61 Racer's edge, or aso
theends of 17-,
23-, 39- and 49- "
unlatringl y
63 Mountainridge
64 www address
65 Otherworldly as so s1
66 IHOPcondiment
671t30 ofabh0l 55
6aSedane
DOWN e
1 Sortthrough, ans
for clues
2 Pitoflfever
3 I'nearthe 17- B
Acmss u(c)2011 Tribu

4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
16 15
18 19
21 22
23 24
7 28 29
31 32 33 34 35 35 37 38
40 41
43 44
45 48 47 48
1 52 53 54
55 57 58 59
61 62
64 65
67 88
fisher 03108/11
aune Media Services, Inc.