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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After a popular medical device for heart failure is taken off the market, a cardiac surgeon explains why most people won’t have theirs removed.
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The signs of a TIA to watch for and how to handle the urgent situation.
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Vincent Pisoni has learned that life isn’t always easy, but a positive outlook has kept significant challenges from standing in his way.
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Having your mitral valve repaired before symptoms become severe can increase your longevity. Here’s one patient’s story.
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A highly complex emergency endovascular procedure was one man’s only hope of survival when others deemed his condition inoperable.
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Inpatient rehabilitation for stroke and lumbar spinal stenosis improves patient functionality and quality of life.
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Nothing could slow Peggy Arden down – until severe back pain. Now, thanks to minimally invasive back surgery, she lives pain-free.
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The program, designed to provide treatment and education, reduces hospital readmissions.
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Christina Costa’s case required multiple neuro specialists. A multidisciplinary brain tumor clinic offered her just that, in one location.
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A patient with advanced heart failure gives birth to a healthy baby thanks to Michigan Medicine’s Cardio-Obstetrics Program.
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Consuming foods high in omega-3 is beneficial for heart patients in a very different way than for those without heart issues. A registered dietitian nutritionist explains.
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Stress-induced cardiomyopathy can be caused by a variety of stressors, and some of them may surprise you.
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Dedicated rehabilitation following an aortic dissection and stroke spared a father of four life-altering consequences.
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Local woman, whose mitral valve disease was worsening, plans her 90th birthday celebration thanks to a minimally invasive option.
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No one thought John Canning could survive his ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm until this cardiovascular team stepped up to save his life.