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Finding hope after my heart attack

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Sep 22, 2017

How often do we hear or see the symptoms of a heart attack? Many of us are victims or have loved ones who have been victims of a heart attack. It is one of the largest contributors of acute health...

After surgery repaired a hole in his heart, my father got a second chance

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Jul 21, 2017

This is a story about my father, Jesus Miramontes.Jesus Miramontes was born and raised in old Mexico, Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua. He was one of nine children. With limited means, his family went without more times than one, and at a very...

Boxing provides strength to woman living with heart condition

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May 13, 2017

When you think of boxing, you may picture the greats duking it out in the middle of a ring. But boxing isn’t just a sport. It’s recognized as a critical part of the rehabilitation process for older adults who are recovering from heart surgery...

How those popular fad diets affect your heart health

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Apr 27, 2017

In this day and age, it seems like a new diet pops up every time we turn on the TV. Keto, Whole30, paleo, carnivore, high carb, low carb, high fat, low fat… As consumers, trying to sort through all of...

How TAVR has changed patient recovery for those with aortic stenosis

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Apr 18, 2017

For a doctor, the hardest conversation you ever have with patients is when you have to tell them, “No, there’s nothing I can do for you.” I went into medicine to make folks better. When you can’t do that, it’s...

23-year-old faces congestive heart failure post-pregnancy

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Apr 7, 2017

Three-month-old Layci is the picture of a happy baby — smiling at everyone, cooing and very aware of her surroundings. Her mom, 23-year-old Brianna Harris, looks like many happy young women with a new healthy baby girl. Pictures can fool you, though....

Intolerance to exercise discovered to be blockage in 35-year-old’s heart

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Feb 25, 2017

At age 35, Adriana Oviedo started to experience an intolerance to any exercise. At times, she would become anxious and feel out of breath just walking to her car. Her chest hurt. Her arm ached, and she felt like she...

Robotic heart surgery saves the life of teenage athlete

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Feb 24, 2017

Ever since he can remember, 15-year-old Camden Thrailkill has been passionate about baseball and football. The high school freshman from Denton, Texas spends his days outside of the classroom honing his athletic skills as a member of his school’s football...

72-year-old returns to active life following coronary artery bypass surgery

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Feb 17, 2017

Danny McCoy is not your average 72-year-old. The retiree who previously worked in recreational property management in Houston completed a half-marathon without any prior training while in his fifties. He lived an active life.Prior to his race, Danny thought it...

Genetic heart conditions could cause sudden death

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Feb 13, 2017

The human body is composed of between 20,000 and 25,000 different genes that make us into who we are today. Some of the genes we inherit determine the color of our hair, while others are responsible for the development of the...

A physician trained in space medicine brings skills to wound care

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Jan 24, 2017

As far back as she can remember, Laurie Aten, MD, wanted to be part of the space program. Instead, she pursued a career in medicine.Then opportunity knocked.After practicing family medicine for four years, Dr. Aten applied for a residency in...

Could twice-a-year shots replace daily cholesterol medication?

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Dec 20, 2016

What if a twice-a-year injectable medication could replace popping a pill every day to help fight high cholesterol?According to new research presented at the November 2016 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, a clinical study suggests that a...

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100-year-old patient receives new heart valve without incision

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Jul 24, 2015

At age 100, Helen Edens has seen the world change. Born Aug. 22, 1914, Helen recalls childhood memories of horse-drawn carts bringing ice blocks to her family’s home refrigerator and her father starting the hand-cranked car. Now medical science has given...