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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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Innovative Heart Failure Device Helps Lawrence Woman Return to Doing What She Loves

When Debbie O’Neal was diagnosed with heart failure at 75, she feared her life was ending. She was the same age that her mother had been when she died of heart disease.

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The Wall Street Journal: Heart Attacks Rise During the Super Bowl. You Can Take Precautions.

The Wall Street Journal invited Dr. James O’Keefe, MD, director of preventive cardiology at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, to explain the potential risk and share tips on how you can protect your heart during the big game.

Patient Stories

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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America's Healthcare Advocate: Women's Heart Health - Who's at Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke?

Dr. Tracy Stevens and Dr. Anna Grodzinsky joined the America's Healthcare Advocate podcast to talk about heart conditions in women.

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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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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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Lucky Breaks

Caring for the patient at Saint Luke’s Hospital extended to saving the life of a spouse during a Louisiana couple’s fateful trip to Kansas City

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Three-time Heart Attack Survivor Takes Control of His Health

After suffering three heart attacks and struggling to manage his overall health, David Clifton turned to the team Saint Luke's Michael & Marlys Haverty Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence.

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Cooling Therapy Saves Retired News Reporter From Cardiac Arrest

Veteran news reporter Dan Verbeck missed the biggest story of his life—his own death.