Community group looks to improve sudden cardiac arrest response
A group of survivors, physicians and first responders want to change attitudes around CPR and improve the “chain of survival” for cardiac arrest.
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What a Mini Stroke Is, and Why You Need To Act FAST
The signs of a TIA to watch for and how to handle the urgent situation.
Young Heart Transplant Patient’s Optimism a Lesson for All
Vincent Pisoni has learned that life isn’t always easy, but a positive outlook has kept significant challenges from standing in his way.
Why It’s Better To Have Your Mitral Valve Repaired than Replaced
Having your mitral valve repaired before symptoms become severe can increase your longevity. Here’s one patient’s story.
"Monster” Aneurysm Calls for Unprecedented Emergency Procedure
A highly complex emergency endovascular procedure was one man’s only hope of survival when others deemed his condition inoperable.
Care Teams Differ for Black, White Surgical Patients in the Same Hospitals
Could the makeup of medical teams help explain why Black patients are more likely than white patients to die after heart surgery in the same hospitals?
Attacking Aortic Aneurysms Before They Grow
New basic science research shows what happens when you inhibit JMJD3 through both genetics and pharmacology.
Delaying Cardiovascular Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Has Serious Psychological Effects on Patients
Postponing procedures during the pandemic sparked anxiety and fear among patients, with many concerned about dying of their conditions before getting surgery.
Unique Heart Failure Service Equips Patients with Lifesaving Tools
The program is designed to reduce hospital readmissions by providing patients with specialized treatment and education.
Off the Air and Into the O.R.
Heart surgery took him off Channel 955 for a few weeks, but Detroit radio personality Mojo in the Morning kept making friends and using human connection to get through it.
