- February 25, 2016
A national patient-centered organization offers education and encouragement for heart attack survivors.
- February 25, 2016
Tags: Dr. Parag Patel, heart attack, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, cardiologist, CPR, Advocate Heart Institute
After Joe had two heart attacks, one at home and one at the hospital, the quick thinking of the people around him helped to save his life.
- February 24, 2016
Tags: Dr. Antone Tatooles, Advocate Heart Institute, Bypass Surgery, Dr. Ravi Ramana, TAVR, stroke, Advocate Christ Medical Center, cardiologist, oak lawn
After undergoing a quadruple bypass and suffering a stroke, learn how a less invasive approach helped Charles Butts.
- February 23, 2016
Tags: Aortic Valve Replacement, Advocate Heart Institute, exercise, heart attack, Advocate Condell Medical Center, blood pressure, heart failure, heart transplant
A 12-week program gets one woman on the path to improved physical and emotional health after bypass surgery.
- February 19, 2016
Tags: LVAD, defibrillator, cardiac rehabilitation, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, heart failure, heart transplant
After receiving a mechanical pump, Bernie was able to get back on his feet and now helps others with the same heart condition.
- February 15, 2016
His heart failure was getting worse, but a new treatment method helped Leonard take control of his health.
- February 10, 2016
Tags: Dr. Thomas Levin, Advocate Heart Institute, Heart, Advocate Christ Medical Center, heart care, cardiologist, CPR, VAD, oak lawn
After being resuscitated, one man defied the odds – despite needing a heart transplant.