Articles for Tag: "Advocate Christ Medical Center"

TAVR heart procedure improves one man’s quality of life  Featured
TAVR heart procedure improves one man’s quality of life
After undergoing a quadruple bypass and suffering a stroke, learn how a less invasive approach helped Charles Butts.
Man finds strength after heart failure scare  Featured
Man finds strength after heart failure scare
After receiving a mechanical pump, Bernie was able to get back on his feet and now helps others with the same heart condition.
Sleep apnea influences how the brain works 
Sleep apnea influences how the brain works
New research finds that looking at chemicals in the brain could help those who suffer from sleep apnea.
Woman thrives after heart transplant and battling cancer  Featured
Woman thrives after heart transplant and battling cancer
After overcoming health obstacles, Gwendolyn Westlund is now dedicated to giving back.
How CPR was the first step to saving one man’s life  Featured
How CPR was the first step to saving one man’s life
After being resuscitated, one man defied the odds – despite needing a heart transplant.
Blood pressure linked to spouse’s stress level 
Blood pressure linked to spouse’s stress level
Husbands are more negatively affected by a wife’s chronic stress.
Folic acid may help to prevent stroke 
Folic acid may help to prevent stroke
The nutrient women take to help prevent birth defects may also lower stroke risk.