More articles about: Frankel Cardiovascular Center
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A Young Woman Shares Her Battle with Heart Valve Disease
Candice Tarter’s struggles with valve disease led her to Michigan Medicine and, finally, a successful outcome.
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What to Expect at Airport Security with a Defibrillator
Advance planning and clear communication can make the exchange go more smoothly for travelers with the implanted medical device.
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Atrial Fibrillation Patient Gets Back to Enjoying Life After Catheter Ablation
The minimally invasive procedure to fix “short circuits” in his heart has restored a U-M professor’s confidence in living an active life.
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Aortic Disease Proves No Match for a Mother’s Love
After learning she had an aortic aneurysm and dissection, a mother-to-be faced big risks. Michigan Medicine doctors worked together to keep mom and baby safe.
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Cryoballoon Ablation Helps Elite Athlete Stay Competitive
A minimally invasive procedure treated a dedicated athlete’s atrial fibrillation — and allowed him to enjoy multiple athletic pursuits again.
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Lifesaving Facts About Aortic Dissection
Get live-saving facts about aortic dissection, including symptoms and the difference between Types A and B, and find out how this lethal cardiac condition is treated.
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Don’t Second-Guess Yourself, Aortic Dissection Survivor Says
A close encounter with death changed David Lossing’s life forever. Now, he and his family want to share a message of awareness.
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Teen Athlete’s Extra Rib Leads to ‘Dying’ Hand and Vascular Surgery
On the field and court, Taryn Miller is a force. But a hard-to-diagnose genetic condition known as TOS left the athlete unsure she’d ever play again.
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New Carotid Procedure Lowers Stroke Risk and Recovery Time
See how new procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR, lowers stroke risk and speeds recovery times for patients with a narrow carotid artery.
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Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between types of strokes, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and find out why even mini-strokes require prompt medical attention.
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Furry Friend Brings Hope and Healing to Heart Patients
A Michigan Medicine therapy dog brightens the day of people who seem to need her most. See what Anna does on her daily “rounds.”
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12 Heart Attack Risk Factors You Can’t Ignore
What causes a heart attack? Discover twelve risk factors for a heart attack and find out lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk.
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Mitral Valve Repair vs. Replacement: Why Early Intervention Matters
Get information on mitral valve surgery, including why mitral valve repair is better than mitral valve replacement and what to expect from the procedure.
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Teen’s Lifesaving TAVR Gives Family a Special Holiday Gift
A 16-year-old became the youngest patient at Michigan Medicine to have his aortic valve replaced using a transcatheter procedure. One year later, he’s thriving.
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Swimming Again After a Heart Attack, Athlete Regains His Stride
A heart attack patient and former U-M athlete credits his “coach” not only for medical care but also for getting him back up to speed in the pool.
