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KCTV: Saint Luke’s Patient Avoids Third Open Heart Surgery Thanks to Minimally Invasive Procedure
Born with congenital heart disease, 41-year-old Christin Murphy has undergone three heart surgeries to repair pulmonary valves. They have been tough to get through, but Murphy says this latest one at Saint Luke’s changed her outlook.
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Kansas City Star: Guest Commentary: How Pregnant Women With Heart Issues in Kansas City Can Help Moms Everywhere
Kansas City is poised to become a national leader in addressing the nation’s maternal health crisis, and there’s a way for you to help or to be treated if you’re pregnant and have a heart condition.
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Health News You Can Use: Heart Valve Disease
Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla, interventional cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, talks about symptoms of heart valve disease, treatment, and keys to long-term heart health.
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Lee's Summit Tribune: Saint Luke’s Maternity Hospitals Named To “U.S. News & World Report” 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
“U.S. News & World Report” has named Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, and Saint Luke’s North Hospital–Barry Road as 2025 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care.
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All Saint Luke’s Maternity Hospitals Named to U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Three Saint Luke’s hospitals earn highest award for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
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KMBC: Couple Gets Married While Mother is in Labor
At 35 weeks pregnant, Sara went into labor—just three days before she and her fiance were supposed to get married. A goal they had before the baby arrived, but their son had other plans.
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Cardiovascular Business: TAVR Linked to Favorable Outcomes for Asymptomatic and Minimally Symptomatic Patients—But is it Necessary?
TAVR in asymptomatic and minimally symptomatic patients is associated with a high survival rate, but relatively minor improvements, according to new research.
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Health News You Can Use: Stroke Rehabilitation
We’re talking about how rehabilitation can help improve mobility and independence after a stroke.
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Cardiovascular Business: Why Cardiologists Should Pay Close Attention to Rehospitalizations After TAVR or SAVR
Rehospitalization after aortic valve replacement (AVR) is associated with an increased risk of patient mortality, according to new research.
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Raytown Man Walks Again with Help of Rehabilitation Team After Debilitating Lake Accident
After breaking several vertebrae and suffering an incomplete spinal cord injury, Jerry was unable to use his arms or legs. That is, until he came to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.