Youngest patient to undergo open heart surgery at Huntsville Hospital surprised by friends and family
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — In December of 2023, Taylor Martin, at just 30 years old, was admitted to the Huntsville Hospital after suffering a cardiac episode.
Martin underwent open heart surgery making him the youngest patient to undergo that procedure.
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And on Sunday, he was surprised by friends and family to celebrate his recovery journey.
“he’s your average thirty-year-old he’s very active most of you know him from Toyota Field he’s the guy flipping and turning here on Friday nights,” said Emma Martin, Taylor Martin’s sister.
Taylor Martin is almost finished with the recovery process and feeling better than just okay.
“I’m excellent unfortunately my scar is healing very well so I don’t even have a cool souvenir to go oh look what I have,” said Taylor Martin.
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For some, a medical crisis like open-heart surgery at 30, could really affect one’s outlook on life, but not Martin.
“I’m always a happy person I love making people laugh it’s what I was put on this earth to do and I’m not going to let something like 80% heart failure stop me,” said Taylor Martin.
To round out the day, Taylor Martin and his friends and family walked the concourse at Toyota Field to raise awareness for American Heart Month and show support for Taylor and his recovery.
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