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Wadeane Jackson
Heart Health

Wadeane's Story

How a new heart valve and cardiac rehab gave Rush patient a new lease on life

Heart Health

Debbie's Story

'Life is good' since Debbie Dunn underwent a His bundle procedure for her heart problem

Heart Health

New Recommendations on Daily Aspirin Use

Cardiologist Daniel Luger, MD, explains why a panel of U.S. health experts has backed off age-old advice to take baby aspirin to prevent heart attacks

Heart Health

'A Second Chance': Virtual Cardiac Rehab

Helping people who have had cardiac events regain their strength and get into shape with personalized exercise programs

Lynne Braun, PhD
Heart Health

Nurse Practitioner Earns AHA’s Gold Heart Award

Lynne Braun, PhD, honored for 41 years of volunteer service

Baum Fund for heart research
Heart Health

Supporting Science: Baum Fund Enables Groundbreaking Heart Research at Rush

Early testing shows signs of heart tissue regeneration and reduced scarring after heart attacks.

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Patient Stories

Paula’s Story

How the experts at Rush and advanced heart technology saved her life

Dr. Joshua Murphy and patient Carson Cathey
Patient Stories

Carson’s Story

Teen back on the football field two months after life-threatening stroke

Nurse hold COVID vaccine vial
Heart Health

Cardiologists Recommend COVID-19 Vaccine for Heart Patients

Doctors say the vaccine can help prevent further heart and health complications

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Patient Stories

Lee's Story

A patient with a fighting spirit, and a team of Rush heart experts, tackles advanced heart disease