Eleven-year-old Alyssa Ferrie starts high school after pioneering heart valve procedure
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Eleven-year-old Alyssa Ferrie starts high school after pioneering heart valve procedure

2 hours ago · Originally published 7 Sep 2026 10/10 Original headline: Heart patient well enough to start high school after ‘game-changer’ procedure
Alyssa Ferrie from Bargeddie has become one of the first children in Scotland to receive a self-expanding VenusP valve through a minimally invasive procedure. By avoiding the need for further open-heart surgery, she has recovered quickly enough to join her friends for the start of the new school term.
Source: STV News North Lanarkshire
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