A Heartfelt Call for a Cath Lab: Rita’s Story
December 11, 2024

A Heartfelt Call for a Cath Lab: Rita’s Story

75-year-old Rita has been dealing with heart issues since 2004, when she had double bypass surgery and had a stent

I Had a Minor Heart Attack: Rocco’s Story
July 23, 2020

I Had a Minor Heart Attack: Rocco’s Story

In September, Rocco was working in the backyard with his kids when he felt a pain in his chest. “It

Pericardial Effusion: Jeff’s Care Team Kept Him Informed Every Step of the Way
August 7, 2019

Pericardial Effusion: Jeff’s Care Team Kept Him Informed Every Step of the Way

“I started getting winded easily,” remembers Jeff. “My chest felt sore and heavy.” While Jeff lives only a few minutes

Atrial Fibrillation: Monica’s Story
November 14, 2018

Atrial Fibrillation: Monica’s Story

By 41 years old, Monica was used to her “episodes” – shortness of breath, chest pain, and sometimes even passing

Congestive Heart Failure: Chelsea’s Story
October 30, 2018

Congestive Heart Failure: Chelsea’s Story

Chelsea knew something was wrong. It was February 2018 and what had started out as cold symptoms (coughing, a sore