Health & Fitness
Heart Procedure Allows Horse Rescuer to Resume His Passion
Bill was used to the rigors of farm life, but when simple tasks left him breathless, he knew something was seriously wrong.
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Bill Walker, a 75-year-old military veteran and retired government employee, stays active by managing the demanding physical labor at 3 Sisters Forever Rescue, a 12-acre horse farm. His responsibilities include everything from managing manure to repairing fences. In early 2025, Bill began experiencing unusual shortness of breath, fatigue, and a burning sensation in his chest, especially in cold weather. Concerned, he consulted his cardiologist, Gregory Noto, M.D.
Diagnostic tests revealed that Bill had blockages in his coronary arteries and aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve narrows and restricts blood flow. Dr. Noto referred him to cardiothoracic surgeon David Johnson, M.D., at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The medical team decided the best course of action was to perform a triple bypass and a valve replacement in a single open-heart surgery.
Click here to learn more about Bill's journey from a shocking diagnosis to a life-saving procedure.
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