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Tennessee walk-on linebacker Shane Reveiz underwent a successful cardiac surgical procedure to remove a two-centimeter growth on his heart Wednesday in Atlanta.
Reveiz, a former Farragut High School standout, is expected to be able to continue his football career and could begin physical activity on a limited basis in three to four weeks, UT coach Phillip Fulmer said.
“He is expected to make a full recovery and return to football when released by his physicians,” head athletic trainer Jason McVeigh said in a UT release.
Doctors were able to use a less-invasive procedure to remove the growth, a major factor in the relatively short recovery time.
Reveiz will remain in Atlanta through the weekend and is expected to return to classes next week.
Reveiz’s brother, Nick, is also a UT linebacker and his father, Fuad is a former UT and NFL kicker.
“(Shane’s parents) Fuad and Gail wanted me to express their thanks to the team of doctors that worked with Shane,” Fulmer said.
Doctors initially found the growth through an echocardiogram provided to all UT athletes and donated by Mickie King and his Atlanta-based company, Digirad Ultrascan Solutions.
Fulmer said the test, which also revealed a heart defect in men’s basketball player Duke Crews, “probably saved Shane’s life.”
Drew Edwards covers University of Tennessee football. He may be reached at 865-342-6274.
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Posted by tngeoff on January 9, 2008 at 8:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank God. Gald it went well. You're a really tough kid Shane. Keep working hard and you will make your Dad and family very proud again and again, just like you have up 'til now.
Posted by dfreeman on January 9, 2008 at 8:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great news Shane!! We'll continue to pray for you and your recovery!!
Posted by tngeoff on January 9, 2008 at 8:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Meant "glad" of course. Stay strong Shane!
Posted by pdhuff on January 9, 2008 at 8:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good news. Get well soon.
Posted by vol52 on January 9, 2008 at 9:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Best news I have heard today. Get well!
Posted by invisiblekid on January 9, 2008 at 10:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great to hear, the Reveiz family is and always will be part of the Big orange family.
Posted by Ironcity on January 9, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Its great to know that my UT is at the front of the pack when it comes to taking care of its athletes. ITs always better to be safe then sorry. Get well Shane.
Posted by utmdm on January 9, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank God. Wishing you a quick recovery Shane.
Posted by dkerr on January 9, 2008 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posted by BigOrangeVol on January 9, 2008 at 11:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I heard somewhere that the echocardiogram cost about 1K a pop to use; with 200+ athletes on campus I'd say that detecting the problems with Shane and Duke made it totally worth while.
Our prayers are with both young men and their families for full and speedy recoveries.
A huge thank you to Mickie King and all the folks at Digirad Ultrascan Solutions!!!
Posted by TommyJack on January 10, 2008 at 1:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
God bless Mickie King
Posted by cdldoc on January 10, 2008 at 1:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mickie King is pretty cool and Shane is really tough.
Posted by slovog on January 10, 2008 at 6:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Here's to a quick recovery, Shane.
Thanks, Mickie!
Posted by johnlg00 on January 10, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What great generosity on the part of Mickie King! How lucky UT is to have the continued support and involvement of the Reveiz family! I surely hope there is a way to provide all future Vol athletes with this testing.
Posted by andefromtn on January 10, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My prayers are with Shane, Duke and both families. Every college athlete in the NCAA should have this test as part of their regular physical exam to compete in their respective sport. Mickie thank you so much for saving the lives of these young men.
Posted by jcvet on January 10, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great news! I've worried about that all week. Hope he recovers to live a long normal life and especially keep knocking hesds on special teams.
Posted by KENVOL on January 10, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
May you have a quick and full recovery. May God keep you in good health.
Posted by mtnvol on January 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One man's generosity has saved two families' children at UT! To the Crews and Reveiz families this gift to the University has been priceless.
Posted by LouneyTom on January 10, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
God Speed Shane and a BIG Thanks to Mickey King
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