Heart & Vascular Patient Stories

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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.

UH Rainbow heart patient Liam smiles

Toddler Is Healthy, Full of Energy After Lifesaving Surgery

Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at UH Rainbow perform successful open-heart surgery on a toddler with cor triatriatum – an extremely rare heart defect.

Jack O’Donnell and his family at UH Cleveland Medical Center

A Toast to Love, Long Life and Rescue Breaths

Just minutes after toasting his son and soon-to-be daughter-in-law, a man is saved by quality CPR administered by wedding rehearsal guests.

Dan Rosing

A Determined Wife and ‘The Right Place’ Prove Lifesaving for Cardiac Survivor

After experiencing cardiac symptoms while administering communion to hospitalized patients, a man receives lifesaving care at the hospital he calls home.

Pierre Mays

Heart Transplant Recipient Is Back to Work and Attending Broadcasting School

After receiving a heart transplant at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular, Pierre Mays of Akron, Ohio, is back to living a healthy, active 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.

Chad Gluss

From Heart Transplant to Running for Mayor

Since receiving a heart transplant, former Olmsted Falls fire chief Chad Gluss has attended his daughter's wedding and decided to run for mayor.