Jane Racey Gleeson
Jane Racey Gleeson is a contributing writer for a variety of divisions within Michigan Medicine, including the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Neurosciences and Pulmonology. With a focus on targeted communications she has developed content for the Michigan Medicine website and Health Lab blogs for 15+ years.
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Life with a Ventricular Assist Device: A Nurse Answers Common Questions
Patients who receive an implanted mechanical pump to support heart function must follow certain lifestyle guidelines. A nurse explains the basics.
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Swimming for Gold at Age 85, Despite Heart Disease
Aortic stenosis can’t keep this six-time National Senior Games medal winner out of the water.
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TOS: When Swelling in the Arm Turns Serious
Scary symptoms sent a young, healthy mother to the emergency room, resulting in a venous thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis. What others should know.
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For Patient Awaiting New Heart, a Ventricular Assist Device Brings Hope
Michigan Medicine patient Eddie Craig is thankful for the heart pump that is keeping him alive until he can undergo a transplant.
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Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Has Grandma Back in Action
Sidelined by extreme leg pain, a PAD patient finds hope and relief with a noninvasive procedure.
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Exercise Program for Peripheral Artery Disease Patients Now Covered by Medicare
Supervised exercise therapy is recommended for some people with peripheral artery disease. Now, more patients will have access to the treatment.
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Young Patient Feeling ‘Supercharged’ After Bicuspid Aortic Valve Surgery
One young man’s complications from a bicuspid aortic valve were life-threatening, but perseverance and expert care helped him make it through.
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Chiropractic Neck Manipulation and Stroke: What’s the Risk?
Chiropractic neck manipulations may be linked to vertebral artery dissection, which can change blood flow to the brain that could potentially lead to a stroke
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Is TAVR Right for You? More Aortic Stenosis Patients Now Eligible
The FDA approved TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), a minimally invasive procedure, for severe aortic stenosis patients at risk for heart surgery
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10 alternatives to CPAP for treating obstructive sleep apnea
Get the latest information on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment options, including ten CPAP alternatives like position therapy, mouthpieces and surgery
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Why Cardiac Rehab Patients Need Emotional Care
Helping cardiac rehab patients heal their hearts isn’t just about making physical changes in recovery. Treating their mental health matters, too.
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Regaining Lost Function with the Help of Video Games
See how the Michigan Medicine Inpatient Rehabilitation Computer Therapy Lab is using video games to help patients recover from strokes, spinal cord and head injuries.
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Is It Aortic Stenosis or Old Age? Symptoms to Know
Learn about aortic stenosis, including signs and symptoms, causes and treatments options, including SAVR and TAVR, from Michigan Medicine.
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New Technology Forges ‘Creative Paths’ to Open Completely Blocked Arteries
Opening severely blocked arteries can be a challenge with stents alone. New techniques are helping Michigan Medicine doctors complete the lifesaving procedure.
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What to expect from heart disease genetic counseling
Learn about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases and find out what you can expect during a genetic counseling session.
