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Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center

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‘A year later—and here I am’

Nick Paradiso blamed allergies for his breathing troubles. A quick trip to the ER revealed something more concerning.

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‘By the grace of God’

When little Mary Chittle's heart stopped, a team of doctors, nurses and prayer warriors joined forces to get it beating again.

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Three men and a gym: Comeback stories

Heart trouble dealt knockout punches to three men who frequent the same gym. Each time, quick action saved lives.

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Young at heart

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

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Robotic heart caths ‘simpler than … Xbox’

A robotic system used to deliver stents to blocked arteries benefits patients and cardiologists.

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‘His time is not finished on this earth’

Newlywed Mark Hagbom survives 'widow-maker' thanks to seamless transition from CPR to cath lab to open heart surgery.

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Horticulturist and heart center hero

People and flowers blossom around volunteer Richard Lamberts.

No losing this Wait

Spectrum Health volunteer Dave Wait helps visitors find their way around the downtown campus.

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Have chest pain? ‘Wait and see’ won’t cut it

You can rationalize all you want when it comes to weird symptoms, but that stubbornness could kill you. Just ask Frank Stanley.

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Ron Avery’s 30-mile relay race

See how our coordinated regional heart attack care network springs into action.

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‘Brought him back to life’

Advanced heart failure program provides innovative care close to home.

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‘I can’t thank them enough’

Electrophysiologists explore the heart’s electrical system, help patients live full lives.