Category Archives: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Mickala the miracle: A survivor and an inspiration

June 13th, 2013 - 12:31 pm

“We knew if she made it to Mayo Clinic, she would make it,” says Judy Morinville of the September day Mayo MedAir airlifted her teenage daughter to Mayo Clinic. Mickala Morinville did make it, and her journey serves as a … Continue reading →

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Girl Scout Dr. Sharonne Hayes Receives Award

May 13th, 2013 - 8:18 am

Dr. Sharonne Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, in April was named one of the Girl Scout River Valleys 2013 Women of Distinction. When Dr. Hayes began working at Mayo Clinic, she became keenly aware that women in medicine, and particularly … Continue reading →

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Rare heart-liver transplant gives South Carolina woman a second chance at life

March 25th, 2013 - 11:31 am

Beki Rose and her husband, Tom, had met with half a dozen doctors, and they all said the same thing. “They told me to go home and get my things in order,” says Beki, a 51-year-old mother of three with … Continue reading →

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Man feels 20 years younger after Cardiovascular Surgery

February 18th, 2013 - 8:30 am

My name is Bill Kalmer, and I have been a patient for the past 24 years at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My medical problems have been primarily cardiac in nature. I have had an AICD (automatic implanted cardiac … Continue reading →

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Specialized care team approach helps triumph over high risk pregnancy

December 12th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Rachel Willenberg rides a rollercoaster of symptoms that finally leads to treatment, and the family she’s always wanted. Continue reading →

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Heart-double lung transplant

December 8th, 2012 - 8:00 pm

At Mayo Clinic, a transplant patient finds caregivers who truly care. Continue reading →

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A heart transplant put him back in the race

December 8th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Every day, with every step: Transplant patient Dan Olson honors his heart donor with his life. Continue reading →

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“Flying ICU” helps Tanya Ginther recover from heart failure

December 2nd, 2012 - 8:00 pm

When Tanya Ginther’s heart suddenly failed, Mayo MedAir transported her to Mayo Clinic, where the young mother made a miraculous recovery. Continue reading →

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New technology makes heart transplant possible

December 1st, 2012 - 8:00 pm

By the time JoAnn Forster realized she’d had a heart attack, the damage was done. Then medical technology helped her bridge the gap to a new heart. Continue reading →

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Heart transplant puts Mia Welch back in the dance

November 24th, 2012 - 8:00 am

A diagnosis of congestive heart failure pulled Mia Welch off stage. After a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic, she’s looking forward to dancing again. Continue reading →

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