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Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For NJ Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For NJ Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery
Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For NJ Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery Union members and other friends of a Mercer County electrical worker are rallying to support him in his medical recovery. George Dipsey Jr., of East Windsor, suffered two strokes after unknowingly having a bacterial growth and infection on his heart, according to his cousin, Al Dipsey of Little Falls. It is suspected the bacterial infection started following a dental procedure. George needs heart surgery and a valve replacement after the infection goes down, his cousin said. "George is a fighter and is strong and determined to get well. That being said he is facing a very difficult road a…
Toddler With Rare Heart Defect Undergoing Complex Surgery Gets Wave Of Sussex County Support Toddler With Rare Heart Defect Undergoing Complex Surgery Gets Wave Of Sussex County Support
Toddler With Rare Heart Defect Undergoing Complex Surgery Gets Wave Of Sussex County Support A toddler undergoing complicated heart surgery after being diagnosed with several medical conditions has prompted a wave of support from the Sussex County community. Clara, two, was born with a cleft palate and was diagnosed with a rare condition known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), according to a GoFundMe launched by her parent's employer based out of Sparta for her medical expenses. She also suffers from several other medical conditions and as a result, must undergo complex surgery, the campaign says. While a $5,000 expense was estimated, “the true cost of all the operations she nee…