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Heart & Vascular

Heart & Vascular

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Patient Care

A rare full-circle moment: one patient, two heart transplants

February 9, 2026
Julio Avila's story stands as a testament to medical innovation, compassionate care, and the enduring power of second chances.
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Health & Wellness

This simple scan gives powerful insight into heart risk

February 5, 2026
The CT calcium score testing is widely available as part of routine heart risk assessment and can be ordered by a cardiologist or primary care provider.
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Health & Wellness

Hidden heart risks behind Super Bowl Sunday watch parties

February 2, 2026
Doctors at Loma Linda University Health encourage fans to enjoy the Super Bowl while staying mindful of their heart health.
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Patient Care

When every drop counts: a bloodless approach to heart bypass surgery

February 1, 2026
Heart patient Mr. Frame hopes his story encourages others to ask questions, seek experienced care, and move forward with confidence.
Ultra-high-definition cardiac mapping displayed the medical system, showing real-time catheter positioning during an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure.

Health & Wellness

Expanding advanced heart rhythm care with updated technology

January 27, 2026
As the region’s leader in treatment of complex heart disorders LLUH offers patients access to cutting-edge electrophysiology care close to home.
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Patient Care

A second chance at life: near-death heart failure patient saved by high-risk procedure

December 16, 2025
Schuh’s story highlights the advanced capabilities of Loma Linda University Health’s Structural and Valvular Heart Disease Program.
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Health & Wellness

Emotional overload during the holidays can mimic a heart attack

December 9, 2025
The emotional load of the season, like family dynamics, travel, financial strain, and hosting pressure, can magnify stress more than people realize.
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Patient Care

How heart surgery helped a veteran recover from end stage heart failure

November 10, 2025
His heart was failing, and his only options were hospice care or to undergo complex heart surgery.
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Patient Care

40 years of life: the miracle of ‘Baby Moses’ and the heart that changed medicine

November 5, 2025
First and longest-living infant-to-infant heart transplant recipient celebrates 40th birthday at reunion event.
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Health & Wellness

The frightening truth about sugar and your heart 

October 31, 2025
From October through January, it’s easy for sugar to sneak into almost every celebration. 
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