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Catherine Iannucci suffered debilitating symptoms while on Army duty until receiving diagnosis and treatment for chronic cardiovascular illness at Loma Linda University International Heart Institute.

Patient Care

Young veteran attains proper heart diagnosis and treatment after two unsettling years

March 23, 2022
Catherine Iannucci suffered debilitating symptoms until receiving treatment for chronic cardiovascular illness
Carmelo and Enriqueta Llapitan

Patient Care

Interventional heart procedure leaves high-risk patient healthier, busier than ever

February 22, 2022
Carmelo Llapitan can breathe, dance, and travel more seamlessly with cleared heart blockages
Dr. Parwani checks patient's heart beat with a stethoscope

Health & Wellness

Lessons learned since caring for patients with long-term cardiac problems after COVID-19 infection

February 15, 2022
International Heart Institute care teams continue to gain knowledge, provide care for patients with lingering cardiac symptoms
Armando Ortiz at a car show with his grandson

Patient Care

Patient once turned away as too high-risk undergoes complex life-saving procedure at Loma Linda University Health

January 27, 2022
Cardiologists take on Armando Ortiz’s case to save his and his family’s lives
Team of specialists assembled in a room analyze images

Patient Care

International Heart Institute specialists join forces to safely, efficiently grant patient new heart valve

January 7, 2022
Too high risk for open-heart surgery, Dennis Davis benefits from minimally invasive procedure instead
From left:  Vinisha Garg, MD, and Fabrizio Luca, MD.

Patient Care

Cardiologists, surgical oncologists deliver personalized care in tandem

December 6, 2021
LLU care teams safeguard patient’s health throughout heart and cancer surgeries, treatment
Julie Hutchinson makes a heart with her hands while wearing an organ donor appreciation shirt

Patient Care

Heart transplant, cancer survivor shares secret springboards behind her resilience

November 23, 2021
Faith, love motivated Julie Hutchinson to overcome health complications, remain positive
An arrangement of four flu vaccines.

Health & Wellness

Advice about flu vaccine for people with cardiovascular concerns

October 12, 2021
Cardiologist shares advice for heart patients to obtain influenza vaccine
Healthcare provider observing patient walking on treadmill

Patient Care

LLU Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program again accepting patients at full capacity

September 27, 2021
Program equips patients to live healthier, longer lives
An animated depiction of the Watchman device on the heart. Photo courtesy of Boston Scientific.

Patient Care

LLUMC completes 200 minimally invasive surgeries to treat atrial fibrillation stroke risk

September 16, 2021
Milestone highlights LLUMC’s expertise for left atrial appendage closure procedures
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