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atrial fibrillation

Patient Story

Young at heart

After narrowly escaping death, heart transplant patient Fred Nelis will swim competitively in the Transplant Games.

Patient Story

‘I got my life back’

Successful treatment for an irregular heartbeat inspired Terry Riggs to start running—and he doesn't plan to stop.

Patient Story

A ‘life changing’ innovation

When Lana Van Alstine refused to become a 'cardiac cripple,' her doctor found a way forward for her.

Flu shot may guard against irregular heart rate

Vaccination associated with fewer cases of atrial fibrillation, but more research is needed.

Patient Story

Spectrum saves Santa

A new procedure for atrial fibrillation aims to put this jolly elf back in his sleigh.

Patient Story

Life after death

Joey Hirl passed through death's door, then turned around. His doctor and family consider it nothing short of a miracle.

Patient Story

A fixer receives the fix of a lifetime

Heart valve replacement gives David Ten Brink a new lease on life.

Keeping the beat

The constant lub-dub of our heartbeat is something that many of us take for granted.

When heart rhythms go haywire

Electrophysiologists are there to diagnose and manage your ticker's electrical problems.

Patient Story

Transplant brothers share more than friendship

Longtime friends share gift of life from the same donor.