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Patient Stories Gladys Ahart became our 600th patient to receive an aortic valve replacement.

93 year old ready to start living again
Like many of us, Gladys Ahart has been home a lot this past year. At 93 years old, she wasn't willing to risk catching COVID-19. So, she's not sure how long she had been experiencing shortness of breath without realizing it.
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You asked, we answered: Does it matter when I get the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines?
Do the two vaccine injections have to be perfectly timed apart?
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You've been diagnosed with skin cancer. Now what?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but it's highly treatable.
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You asked, we answered: Do frequent headaches mean I'm more likely to have a stroke?
Do people who experience frequent headaches have a higher risk for stroke? There's not a strong correlation.
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10 reasons to become an organ donor
Consider these reasons to become an organ donor.
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You asked, we answered: Do women over 50 need a Pap test?
Do women over 50 need a Pap test?
Patient Stories Dr. Chatzizisis provides a post-surgical briefing with Boston Scientific.

Megatron: The largest arteries require the largest stents
If your heart artery was blocked, would you rather have an invasive procedure that takes a week to recover from or one where you can go home the next day? A brand new stent called Megatron makes faster recoveries possible.
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You asked, we answered: Does diet affect vaginal health?
Does my diet affect my health “down there?”
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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: What it is and treatment options
Abnormal genes in the heart muscle most often cause hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Click to learn more.
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7 tips to reduce your risk for heart disease
Want to lower the chances you'll die of the top killer of all Americans? Then integrate these tips into your daily habits.
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