October 12, 2018
New Perspective on Heart Condition Has Soccer Player Back on the Field
When myocarditis hit his heart, Drew Beckie was told his professional soccer career was over. But a cardiac specialist at Mayo Clinic took another look, and today Drew is back to the game he loves.
Tags: Cardiovascular Medicine, Dr. Leslie Cooper, Myocarditis
June 12, 2017
Transplant Drugs Offer Cure for Farmer With Rare Heart Disorder
Diagnosed with a severe heart condition, Hal Stahl turned to Mayo Clinic, where an expert on the rare disease offered Hal a unique treatment alternative that made all the difference.
Tags: Cardiovascular Diseases, Dr. Leslie Cooper, Giant cell myocarditis
February 27, 2017
Battling an Autoimmune Disorder Changes James Boddie’s Retirement Plans
In April 2005, nine months after retiring from his job as assistant superintendent of Osseo School District in Maple Grove, Minnesota, James Boddie had a heart attack while riding his bike in Florida. When he arrived by helicopter at a local hospital in Bonita Springs, he was told he had 100 percent blockage in his […]
Tags: Cardiovascular Diseases, Dr. Leslie Cooper, Sarcoidosis