Women’s Heart & Vascular Patient Stories

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Danielle Klein outdoors

Woman Diagnosed with Rare Condition After Decades of Abdominal Pain

Years after first experiencing unexplained abdominal pain, 30-year-old Danielle finds relief from a rare condition called media arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS).

Mahogany Milton and her mother, B’lon Calloway

Teen Daughter Saves Mom’s Life with CPR

When 42-year-old B’Lon went into sudden cardiac arrest at home, her daughter Mahogany called 911 and began chest compressions until EMS arrived – actions that saved her mom’s life.

Stacy Joslin enjoys the outdoors

Implanted Device Eliminates Blood Thinners for AFib Patient

As an alternative to taking blood thinners for stroke prevention, the Watchman device helped Stacy avoid medication side effects and return to her active lifestyle.

Jennifer Warrick

Elyria Woman Reclaims Her Health With the Help of UH CINEMA

With the help of a unique cardiometabolic program (UH CINEMA), Jennifer Warrick of Elyria has regained control of her diabetes, weight and overall health.

Marti and Mary Alice Mullins

Twins Doing Well After Complicated Aortic Surgery

Twins Marti and Mary Alice Mullins are doing well after having complex Coral Reef Aorta (CRA) surgery at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. Learn more.

Chelsey Kimmich speaks to UH about her heart transplant experience

Chelsey’s Story: A New Heart for Christmas

Heart disease led to 33-year-old Chelsey Kimmich getting the most special Christmas gift of all: a newly transplanted heart and a second chance at life.

A smiling Anita Nickel outdoors

After Decades of Unsuccessful Treatments, Woman Finds Relief from Painful Varicose Veins

For years, Anita Nickel was told that compression stockings were the only treatment option for her severe leg pain. Ultimately, she turned to the vascular experts at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute for solutions and relief.

Jimisha Sailes and her daughter in front of their Christmas tree

Patient Suffering from Massive Pulmonary Embolism Saved with Use of ECMO

Jimisha Sailes was only 28 when blood clots in her lungs caused her to collapse and pass out. Doctors at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute opted to treat her with ECMO instead of tPA - a decision that saved her life.