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Giving your heart a better chance

Through pioneering research, teams of fellowship-trained specialists and a network of care that extends throughout western Michigan, Spectrum Health is at the forefront of heart and vascular care. Discover greater possibilities. Explore our patient stories below.

Amy Reames, Howard City Heart disease patient

Perry Charleston, Wyoming Heart transplant survivor

Norma Cool, Leroy Abdominal aortic aneurysm survivor

Mark Hagbom, Cascade Heart attack survivor

Joey Hirl, Big Rapids Heart attack survivor

Frank Stanley,
Grand Rapids Township Heart attack survivor

Dennis Jager, Canadian Lakes Atrial fibrillation patient

David Ten Brink, Grandville Heart valve patient

More Patient Stories

Nicole Tilton - Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Nicole Tilton

Cardiac arrest survivor

No one would have suspected she had heart disease.

Michael Crawford - Heart Attack Survivor

Michael Crawford

Heart attack survivor

Research study keeps heart patient on alert.

Ron Avery - Heart Attack Survivor

Ron Avery

Heart attack survivor

He needed immediate care.

Jeff Sargent - Heart and Lung Transplant Recipient

Jeff Sargent

Heart and lung transplant recipient

Jeff gets a second chance at life.

David Bowman - Multiple Heart Attack Survivor

David Bowman

Multiple heart attack survivor

Innovative treatment clears the way for David.

Jodi Boyce - Bypass Heart Surgery Patient

Jodi Boyce

Bypass heart surgery patient

Jodi gets her groove back.