14 – Living with a New Heart

At a Glance

Course Description

In May 1991, Author Ed Linz received a bolt-out-of-the-blue diagnosis of a rare heart disease, cardiac sarcoidosis, and, although he had no symptoms, was given two years to live. Three years later, on the brink of death, he received a life-saving heart transplant. In his presentation, he recounts the emotional rollercoaster for him and his family, before, during, and for 30+ years following the transplant and lessons learned. He will also discuss steps a family can take to improve chances for survival upon receiving a “difficult” diagnosis.

Instructor

Ed Linz, a 1965 graduate of the Naval Academy, is the author of nine books, most recently, three children’s books. He holds advanced degrees from Oxford University and George Mason University. The recipient of a heart transplant in 1994, he lives in Maine and Virginia.