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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

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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

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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

Rush VAD Patient Reggie McMillan and Family
Patient Stories

Reggie's Story

Advanced treatment helps a young man with heart failure lead a full life while awaiting a heart transplant

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Food & Nutrition

Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet

Is a plant-based diet really that healthy? A cardiologist — and vegan — weighs in

Heart Health

What Is Lipoprotein(a)?

One in five Americans has an elevated level of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which can lead to blood clots and stroke