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On select days between June 11 and July 11, urgent care hours will be extended to midnight at the Medical Pavilion in Kansas City, Kansas, and T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Stronger After Aortic Aneurysm

He’s a singer, songwriter, producer, performer and dogged defier of 2 potentially fatal medical conditions.

Patient Stories, Heart Care
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Patient Grateful for Specialty Cardiology Services in Great Bend

On the Thursday evening before Good Friday in 2023, Glen Virden had a strange feeling in his chest that didn’t feel like a traditional heart attack symptom. He wasn’t sure what was wrong, but he knew something wasn’t right.

Patient Stories, Heart Care, Great Bend
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Walking to a New Beat After Heart Procedure

Vickie Otten will never forget the late-night trip to the emergency room that set her life on a different course.

Heart Care, Patient Stories
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Procedure Stops Heart Rhythm Condition in Its Tracks

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and abnormal pattern of contractions in the upper part of the heart. It may cause mild to severe symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath and lightheadedness.

Heart Care, Patient Stories
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All the Care She Needed in 1 Place

The importance of getting her annual health exam took on new meaning in fall 2019 for Patty Armstrong of Paola, Kansas. Her recommended preventive screening led to the discovery of gallstones and an emergency heart procedure.

Heart Care, Patient Stories
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Heart Patient Finds Hope

Janice Mayfield credits interventional cardiologist Ali Al Arab, MD, with enhancing her quality of life and giving her the ability to walk without pain.

Heart Care, Patient Stories
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A Cold Stole His Heart, but not His Spirit

What started as a cold quickly led to more serious heart issues for Kyle Warren.

Heart Care
Patient Story

Caring for a Medically Complex Child

At just 16 Sam Allen has had 8 open heart surgeries – including a heart transplant. He was born with a life-threatening heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

Heart Care, Pediatric
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How an HOCM Diagnosis Saved George’s Life

While George Huntington was on vacation in New Orleans, he smoked a cigar, something he rarely did. But it was a special occasion. His friend was getting married, and George was celebrating at his bachelor party. Soon after the cigar, George became s...

Heart Care
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From Heart Transplant Patient to Triathlete

Lance was born with a genetic heart problem called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. After heart failure symptoms, he was a priority candidate for heart transplant.

Heart Care, Transplants
Patient Story

Heart Transplant Saves Heart Failure Survivor

After surviving a heart attack and 10 years of heart trouble, Bert underwent a heart transplant surgery, which gave him a new beginning.

Heart Care, Transplants, Heart Failure
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Coming Back from the Brink of Heart Failure

A battery-operated left ventricular assist device (LVAD) saved Ruth from the brink of heart failure. Learn about her story here.

Heart Care
Patient Story

Right Place, Right Time for Stroke Recovery

Timing is everything. And no one is a bigger believer in the importance of timing than Al and Vicki Denton. Timing saved Al's life – timing and the stroke care team at The University of Kansas Health System. After surviving 2 heart attacks in 1 year,...

Cardiology, Heart Care, Stroke
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Routine Heart Assessment Saved Her Life

A routine heart assessment in Kansas City revealed a deadly thoracic aortic aneurysm for Shirley Allenbrand

Heart Care, Heart Center
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GPS-like Tracking Allows Closer Look

MediGuide technology from The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City reduced radiation exposure risks for Sarah Howard

Heart Care, Cardiac Surgery

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