Items Tagged ‘Cardiovascular Surgery’
January 21, 2020
After Heart Surgery, Man Runs 50 Marathons in 50 States
By In the Loop 
Jeff Jensen was training for his first marathon when his doctor discovered a heart murmur that led to surgery to replace a valve. A year later he was able to run the 26.2 mile race, and hasn’t stopped since.
Tags: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Mark Brumm, Jeff Jensen, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse
June 20, 2019
“Mayo Angels” Help Heal a Broken Heart
By In the Loop
When Troy Salonen learned he would need a second surgery to repair his heart, he and his wife traveled from North Dakota to Mayo Clinic, where they found a home away from home.
Tags: Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Alberto Pochettino, Hemolytic anemia, leaky valve, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
March 14, 2019
Local Orthodontist Builds ‘Johnny Cars’ of Hope for Pediatric Heart Patients
By In the Loop
A Facebook post gave John Lawson the idea to build toy cars for children, but his inspiration comes from his friend Dr. Joseph Dearani’s pediatric patients at Mayo Clinic.
Tags: Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Joseph Dearani, pediatrics
September 13, 2018
Handoff Redux — Memorable Moment Magnified for Young Patient
By In the Loop
Seth Bayles was overwhelmed when new acquaintance and fellow Steelers fan Dr. John Stulak gifted him with a football signed by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. But that was just the beginning of their story.
Tags: Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. John Stulak, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Patrick Quandt
August 23, 2018
Documentary on Children’s Heart Project Highlights Healing and Hope
By In the Loop
A new documentary shows how Rochester welcomes children from other countries who have heart defects, and how a lifesaving surgery at Mayo Clinic gives new hope to their families.
Tags: Cardiovascular Surgery, Children's Heart Project, Congenital Heart Defect, Dr. Joseph Dearani, Dr. Sameh Said, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Rochester International Airport, Samaritan's Purse
February 22, 2018
Baby Born With Heart Outside Her Chest is Now a Typical Toddler
By In the Loop
When Caitlin and Brian Veitz learned via ultrasound that their daughter’s heart was developing outside her chest, they relied on a team at Mayo Clinic to give her a chance at life.
Tags: Cardiovascular Surgery, Congenital Heart Defect, Dr. Joseph Dearani, Mayo Clinic in Rochester