Frankie Walker was born amazing, but not perfect. At an early age, he and his family realized that he had inherited a serious heart condition from his father – an enlarged heart that needed immediate attention.
Baptist Health implanted a pacemaker when Frankie was only 21. However, Frankie didn’t slow down. As a musician and rapper, he continued to perform on stage. But when his heart couldn’t stay in rhythm, Dr. John Ransom determined that he needed a Heartmate LVAD to assist him until a donated heart for transplant became available.
As he waits for a heart donor, Frankie continues to write lyrics and enjoy spending time with his children. “Seeing them running, jumping, and playing – that’s what keeps me going,” says Frankie. “They’re my motivation.”
Keep on persevering. Keep on encouraging. #KeepOnAmazing
Baptist Health Heart Institute
Baptist Health Heart Institute combines the finest cardiovascular care in the state with Arkansas’ most comprehensive hospital, Baptist Health. Choosing Baptist Health Heart Institute ensures quick access to many of the state’s finest specialists in all areas of medicine. In addition, you have Baptist Health’s experienced and award-winning nurses and technical staff at your side.