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Emma Nelson
A racing heart rate, feeling out of breath and fainting spells, crippled Emma Nelson for nearly 20 years.
Mary Routh
LRHC's swing bed program helps Mary Routh recover from COVID complications.
Zona Newell Morgan
Zona was one of the first patients to receive an innovative catheter that reduces procedure times and improves patient safety during A-Fib ablation.
Steve Remund
Steve Remund suffered a heart attack and survived due to the quick action of his wife, Diana, who performed bystander CPR with help of KCFD EMS.
Benyamin Mizrahi
When Dr. Ben Mizrahi tested positive for COVID-19, he found the best care at Menorah Medical Center.
Karla O'Malley
Karla's life was taken from her after she was struck by a drunk driver. Her family chose to reflect on the fond memories of her final days in the ICU.
Robert "Bob" Podnar
In May 2022, Bob, suffered a massive STEMI with 100% blockage, but went on to be the "young guy" during his cardiac rehab program at Research Medical Center.
Bernice Strompoly
Bernice Strompoly made history when she underwent a mitral valve-in-ring procedure at Research Medical Center.
Can a smart watch help detect early warning signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
Atrial fibrillation patient, Steven Blair, returned to a sinus rhythm and has remained in sinus rhythm for more than 9 months.
Jessica Headlee
Jessica was experiencing chest pain, which led her to the ER. Despite being a healthy, young woman, she had a heart attack due to a blocked artery.