Jane Racey Gleeson has been a member of the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center’s communications team as a contributing writer for the past five years. She works with the team to produce targeted communications for a variety of Frankel CVC-related projects. Gleeson’s 30+ years in the technical communications field extends to custom publications, website development and integrated marketing for a variety of clients. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.
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Alan suffered an aortic dissection which required aortic surgery for a bicuspid aortic valve replacement. See Alan's aortic dissection story & treatment.
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The Young ICD Connection brings young patients with implanted cardiac devices together for a conference. Learn more about the ICD conference & ICD advancements.
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Palliative care, or comfort care, seeks to improve the quality of life for chronically ill patients. Learn the difference between palliative care & hospice care.
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Man diagnosed with congestive heart failure and aortic valve disease received a lifesaving TAVR procedure from U-M. Learn more about CHF symptoms & TAVR surgery.
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Erin was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and eventually suffered from infective endocarditis. Read Erin's story and learn why you should listen to your body.
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Gilbert Corss, an 84 year old prize-winning chicken farmer is back to work after a TAVR procedure saved his life. Learn more about Gilbert Corss and TAVR.
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Atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation patient Mike Penskar is enjoying life after a catheter ablation procedure. Learn more about Mike and the procedure.
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Learn about who is at risk for DVT, traveling blood clot symptoms and how to reduce risk of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis while traveling.
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Smoking Cigarettes not only damages your lungs, but your heart as well. Here is how smoking hurts your heart and some fast-acting health benefits for quitting.
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A vascular surgeon at the U-M Frankel Cardiovascular Center returns from a 90-day tour in Iraq focused on combat-related care, mostly related to blast injuries.
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A bicuspid aortic valve is rare birth defect of the heart: A look at the signs, symptoms, treatment & how one woman beat bicuspid aortic valve disease!
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A video on TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), a less invasive valve-in valve procedure for treating failing surgical heart valves.
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5 years ago, new TAVR technology changed aortic stenosis patient's options with a less invasive valve-in valve procedure. Here is one 82-year-olds story.
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Cardiac catheter ablation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, also know as A Fib, help a 61-year-old ice skater get off of thin ice and back in the rink.
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UMHS' Anticoagulation Toolkit can help answer common questions and concerns about anticoagulants & blood thinning medications, along with your healthcare provider.
