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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.
“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.
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.
HCM Patient Returns to Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Just a few months after open-heart surgery, Stuart O. Smith, Jr., has his stamina and strength back – and is living his life to the fullest, doing the activities he loves.
Coronary Bypass Surgery Patient Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday
Cecilia Zarobila of Cleveland celebrated her 102nd birthday with the UH physician and medical team who have helped keep her alive and well for so long.
Heart Test Finds Lung Mass
A Medina Country resident is doing well after the surgical removal of a lung tumor that was discovered during a coronary calcium score.
UH Team Saves Leg and Life of Kentucky Man Facing Amputation
After three different doctors told Daniel Boynton his leg needed to be amputated, he traveled to Cleveland for a limb- and life-saving procedure.
Heart Valve Repair Gives Senior Swimmer Several More Laps
Fay Porter, 94, is grateful to her care team at UH for the successful repair of a heart defect that helped her get back to enjoying an active life.