- February 29, 2016
Tags: heart attack, Advocate Condell Medical Center, cardiologist, family history, basketball, Advocate Heart Institute, Dr. Timothy Alikakos
Jim was healthy and active until a widow maker sent him to the hospital. Find how family history helped to determine his diagnosis.
- February 25, 2016
A national patient-centered organization offers education and encouragement for heart attack survivors.
- February 25, 2016
Tags: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, heart attack, cardiologist, CPR, Advocate Heart Institute, Dr. Parag Patel
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: Bypass Surgery, TAVR, stroke, cardiologist, oak lawn, Dr. Antone Tatooles, Advocate Heart Institute, Dr. Ravi Ramana, Advocate Christ Medical Center
After undergoing a quadruple bypass and suffering a stroke, learn how a less invasive approach helped Charles Butts.
- February 23, 2016
Tags: Advocate Condell Medical Center, blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, heart transplant, Aortic Valve Replacement, Advocate Heart Institute, exercise
A 12-week program gets one woman on the path to improved physical and emotional health after bypass surgery.
- February 19, 2016
Tags: cardiac rehabilitation, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, heart failure, heart transplant, LVAD, defibrillator
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.
















