What began as a subtle shortness of breath on the tennis court led to a life-saving quadruple bypass surgery for an active 81-year-old Parkland resident.
Larry Dorety, a retired Silicon Valley computer industry executive, is known for staying active, playing tennis several times a week, and traveling frequently with his wife to visit family across the country. But in December, he began noticing a gradual decline in his stamina.
“I found myself running out of breath and unable to continue playing tennis,” Dorety said. “I’d tell my friends, ‘I’m sorry, I can’t do a second set.’ That’s not like me.”…