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On the Road to Better Heart Health

At 66, Craig has spent half his life with coronary heart disease (CAD). His first heart attack occurred in his early 30s, and he has since had two bypass surgeries and 30-plus coronary stent placements to keep his heart healthy.

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TCTMD: EMS Practices for OHCA Diverge Between Black/Hispanic, White Areas

A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that EMS practices for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are different in predominantly Black/Hispanic areas compared to mostly white areas.

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Saint Luke’s Patient Celebrates Daughter’s 11th Birthday After Heart Scare in Pregnancy

One patient's experience more than a decade ago was a pivotal moment for both Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and Saint Luke's Hospital Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program.

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FOX4: Ancient Mummies Focus of Heart Research Led by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute

FOX4 talked to Dr. Randall Thompson about the decade-long study of ancient mummies.

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TCTMD: Nonwhite Cardiac Arrest Victims Are More Likely to Die Prehospital: Why?

TCTMD talked to Dr. Paul Chan and Dr. Anezi Uzendu about the new study's findings.

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Cardiovascular Business: High-Risk Patients Ineligible for Bypass Surgery See 'Profound Improvements' After PCI

Percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with significant short-term improvements in high-risk patients with complex coronary artery disease who are ineligible for coronary artery bypass grafting, according to a new analysis.

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Caring for Our Neighbors... Literally

Growing up next to Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Leah Suttington knew she wanted to be taken to Saint Luke's when she needed emergency heart care.

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Two surgical Teams Save Pregnant Mom With Marfan Syndrome

Beth O’Connor hoped the sharp, searing pain that started in her chest and shot down to her belly was labor pangs and not her aortic artery coming apart.