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Heart & Vascular Patient Stories

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John Zack and his medals

Chain of Survival

Avid runner, John Zack, had reached mile 23 in the Cleveland Marathon when the chest pain started. Learn how well-coordinated medical care saved his life.

Lela Glass smiles outdoors

Implantable Device Can Improve Cardiac Function in Heart Failure Patients

An innovative therapy called cardiac contractility modulation can improve symptoms of heart failure for patients like Lela Glass.

Brothers Clifford and Ricky Stackpole

Faster Response Leads to Faster Recovery After Heart Attack

Two brothers learn the importance of seeking help right away if you suspect a heart attack after they both experience one on the same weekend.

Transplant patient Nick Mitchell

Transplant Technology Preserves Donor Hearts to Save More Lives

UH is using new transplant technology to preserve donor hearts outside the body, widening the pool of available hearts for transplant and saving lives.

Mike Zappitello using an exercise machine

Beware the Elephant

Mike Zappitello knew just where to go for the best cardiac care in Lake County, UH Lake West – and that was even before an elephant landed on his chest.

Aletah Whitman outdoors by a fountain

ECPR Proves Lifesaving for 52-Year-Old Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Swift mobilization of the extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) team at University Hospitals saved the life of a cardiac arrest patient.

Korey Loughry smiles outdoors

“Arrested” Four Times

A fifty-one-year-old patient writes a book to thank the interventional cardiologist and team who saved his life at UH Portage Medical Center.

Rosie Miklavcic, RN, MPH outside on a wintry day

An Oasis for Patients with FMD

UH Harrington Heart & Vascular draws patients from around the country for its expertise on fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a rare vascular condition.

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