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Which AFib treatment is right for you?
Heart Health
Newly diagnosed with cancer? 5 essential questions to ask your doctor
Cancer
As an oncologist, I understand how overwhelming it can be to receive a cancer diagnosis. The news can make you anxious, uncertain, confused—and scared. While life may not feel the same the minute you first hear the "C" word, these...
Two brothers, two hearts and two life-saving procedures
Heart Health
Like most brothers, Don and Keith Elam shared many things: a boyhood spent in small-town Texas, family milestones and celebrations, and starting their own lives with their own families. But one day in 2020, they shared the same startling news....
Understanding your options for advanced heart failure treatment
Heart Health
Advanced heart failure. It can be a scary diagnosis. It’s normal to worry about the idea of needing a heart transplant and wonder what you can do to avoid it. That’s the ultimate goal of our heart transplant teams, like...
David's story: From triathlete to cancer survivor and back again
Cancer
David Ersland is the definition of resilience. As a triathlete, 38-year-old David was used to pushing himself to his physical limits. But when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia, he faced a different kind of...
What to expect at your first appointment with a cardiologist
Heart Health
Keeping your heart healthy is critical to living your best life. And if you have a family history of cardiac problems or risk factors for heart disease, you or your primary care doctor may want your heart to get some...
Family history of breast cancer? Here’s what that means for you
Cancer
It’s normal for women to worry about breast cancer, especially as you age and especially if you have a family history. Keep in mind, just because you have a family history of breast cancer, this does not mean you will...
What to know before getting a heart stent
Heart Health
Heart stents are a potentially lifesaving treatment in preventing heart damage during and after a heart attack. The procedure opens arteries that are causing the heart attack and can relieve other blockages that may be causing chest discomfort called “angina.”...
Understanding your heart valve disease diagnosis
Heart Health
Your heart’s ability to pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the body depends on a number of complex functions. The heart’s four valves allow blood to flow through your heart in the right direction. When they don’t open or close properly, the...