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Hi I'm Shawna. I'm the older sister to Matthew Ray.
Matt is 43 and recently diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure.. More specifically, left ventricular systolic failure which means his heart is no longer pumping the blood necessary to perform normally.
In December Matt was at 30% heart function. He has been hospitalized twice since and with this last hospitalization, his heart function had dropped to 15 20%.
Matt currently wear a Zoll LifeVest, awaiting consultation at OU Heart center for possible left ventricular assist device.
Matt has been dealing with this for about 6weeks and hasn't been able to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Travel expenses back and forth to the hospitals and doctors offices are not only exhausting but also drain the gas tank.
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Shawna Whitecotton
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Atoka, OK