Athletes & Heart Issues

One of the amazing stories of people who battle heart issues is Eric Compton!  How about playing professional golf after TWO heart transplants!   I thought I would dedicate some of my blog time to athletes with heart issues.  This is am amazing story!  Check out his web site at Eric Compton!

Here is a little history:

Compton has been known throughout the golf world for his heart condition. When he was nine, Compton was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is inflamed and unable to pump as hard as it should. He has been through three different hearts thus far through his life. His first heart transplant came in 1992, when Compton was 12. Compton had his second transplant and third heart in 2008, which was again a successful surgery. For this, Compton was given the Ben Hogan Award at Augusta, Georgia duringThe Masters in April 2009. He also gained recognition for his attempts to have the use of a golf cart during qualifying rounds for PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour events.

Two heart transplants!  And playing against the best golfers in the world!  Inspirational!!!!