Tag Archives: Cardiology

How Jack Stiehl got a second birthday – thanks to a VAD

March 3rd, 2011 - 9:36 am

The below article comes from our Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication: Jack Stiehl, 71, Sun City West, Ariz., was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2004. He had difficulty breathing and was easily winded. In 2007, with ever worsening symptoms, … Continue reading →

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A Miracle for Daniela

February 18th, 2011 - 6:41 pm

Photo: Daniela, pictured top left, enjoys time with her brothers and sister at our home in Ecuador after her procedure at Mayo Clinic. Written by her parents, Juan and Victoria (Ecuador): My wife Victoria has always believed in miracles. I … Continue reading →

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The Heart of a Woman

February 3rd, 2011 - 8:00 am

Written by heart attack survivor Susan Cardelli: Just last week was the 10th Anniversary of my heart attack—January 25, 2001—or as the medical community would call it “A Cardiac Event”. Whenever I hear it referred to as a “cardiac event”, … Continue reading →

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Naomi Atrubin, American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Hero winner award

September 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 am

nNaomi Atrubin of Rochester, Minnesota, is a two-time heart attack survivor. Not only is she a survivor, but she is also an active volunteer in the community, giving back to others through educating people she meets about heart disease.n nOne … Continue reading →

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Having a Heart: My Mayo Moment

September 7th, 2010 - 6:00 am

As a new Mayo Clinic employee, I had a particular notion of what it meant to become a part of the clinic even before I started. During the orientation process, various people shared anecdotes relating the strong heritage and culture … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic is my answer

September 6th, 2010 - 6:00 am

People often ask 22-year-veteran Kay Thiemann why she has stayed at Mayo Clinic for so many years. Her answer is simple: “Because we embrace our mission to put the needs of the patient first. And because we are committed to … Continue reading →

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Ariel’s story — the mystery is solved

January 20th, 2010 - 6:00 am

I wanted to share this story for other parents of teenagers with POTS. My daughter, Ariel, became sick in the middle of her junior year in high school. She was tired ALL the time — could barely function. She struggled … Continue reading →

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Michigan heart patient counting blessings

December 18th, 2009 - 2:00 pm

This story was submitted by Ron Reffitt Jr. In this photo, I’m holding my first grandson, Blake, born this summer to my daughter, Jennifer, behind me, and her husband, Brandon. My sons, Cody and Ron, are on the other side … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Mechanical Aortic Valve

December 1st, 2009 - 5:00 am

Editor’s Note: Mike from the Minneapolis area sent us this message on the day after Thanksgiving, as he wanted to share his gratitude for the care he received at Mayo Clinic earlier this year. His story is below; here are … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic and WomenHeart educate women with heart disease

October 24th, 2009 - 6:15 am

Last week, 69 women from across the country gathered in Rochester, Minn.,  for the 8th annual Science & Leadership Symposium, a joint effort between Mayo Clinic’s Women’s Heart Clinic and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. The … Continue reading →

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