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Patient Stories

Close-to-home care saves woman from hidden danger

Close-to-home care saves woman from hidden danger

April 21, 2021
When the usual pulmonary embolism treatments won’t work, an expert surgeon can save your life

When the usual pulmonary embolism treatments won’t work, an expert surgeon can save your life

June 23, 2020
She needed a heart expert fast. She came to the right place.

She needed a heart expert fast. She came to the right place.

June 6, 2020
When blood thinners can’t cut it, this simple procedure provides AFib relief

When blood thinners can’t cut it, this simple procedure provides AFib relief

February 17, 2020
Born with a heart defect? The right provider could make a difference as an adult

Born with a heart defect? The right provider could make a difference as an adult

February 12, 2020
Born with a heart defect, no one thought he’d live long. Now he’s 72

Born with a heart defect, no one thought he’d live long. Now he’s 72

July 20, 2019
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