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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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FOX 4: KC Doctors, Mothers Speak Out About Maternal Deaths in Missouri & Kansas
To combat rising maternal mortality, researchers at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and UMKC are leading a first of its kind study to create better care for moms with heart conditions during pregnancy.
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Ingram's: Saint Luke’s, UMKC Partner on Four-Year Study to Combat Maternal Mortality
The four-year observational study will research U.S. pregnant people with cardiovascular disease to better understand and combat maternal mortality and morbidity.
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KCTV: Saint Luke's Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary of Clinical Forensic Program
Jennifer Sonsiadek, Nurse Manager of Saint Luke’s Clinical Forensic Program, talks to KCTV about how Saint Luke’s has been leading the way and innovating clinical forensic care provided in Kansas City and the nation for 50 years.
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Health News You Can Use: Saint Luke's Clinical Forensics Program
The care a person receives immediately following abuse or assault has a significant effect on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
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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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Hedrick Medical Center Awarded for Efforts to Improve Rural Care for Coronary Artery Disease
This award recognizes hospitals for their efforts toward care excellence for suspected non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome care excellence.
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Health News You Can Use: Heart Conditions in Pregnancy
In the past, many women born with a heart condition were told they would not be able to birth children safely.
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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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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.