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Kamal Guindi partnered with structural interventional cardiologists at Loma Linda University International Heart Institute to receive a life-restoring TAVR procedure.

Patient Care

Cardiologists fix high-risk patient’s leaky heart valve with ‘outside the box’ solution

April 17, 2023
LLU structural interventional cardiologists treated Kamal Guindi with transcatheter aortic valve replacement
From left: William Scalese and Dr. Chen.

Patient Care

New therapy for patients with advanced prostate cancer prolongs, preserves quality of life

April 6, 2023
William Scalese began PSMA therapy at LLU Cancer Center, celebrated immediate results
William Richardson (right) has coordinated with Dr. Niraj Parekh (left) to safeguard his heart health for over seven years.

Patient Care

LLUMC–Murrieta Heart & Vascular Center offers comprehensive heart care tailored to each patient

March 31, 2023
One patient, Bill Richardson, underwent left atrial appendage closure to improve his quality of life
79-year-old Wally Moore (center) received the newly offered Whipple procedure at LLUMC–Murrieta close to his home in February. He recently reunited with surgical oncologist Dr. Michael O'Leary (left) and nurse practitioner Garrett Newman (right).

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LLUMC–Murrieta newly offering highly complex procedure to cure pancreatic cancer

March 30, 2023
Surgical oncologist, patient discuss the Whipple procedure experience
Carlos Garcia being congratulated on getting off ECMO and CRRT intensive treatments.

Patient Care

Star Wars characters and hospital staff celebrate superfan’s milestone at Children’s Hospital

March 20, 2023
Star Wars victory walk for pediatric patient, hosted by his comprehensive care team
Abigail Aguilar smiling in a cap and gown in a formal graduation photo.

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary team saves teen from hallucinations with astute diagnosis

March 14, 2023
Dismissed by other hospitals, 18-year-old Abigail Aguilar found solace in Inland Empire
Luciano Dueñas Villafuente with Dr. David Caba Molina

Patient Care

Robotic procedure eases, accelerates pancreatic cancer patients’ recovery

March 13, 2023
Luciano Dueñas Villafuente was first to undergo robotic Whipple at LLU Cancer Center
Patti Caskey smiling

Patient Care

Patti’s leap of bravery to acknowledge an eating disorder in adulthood

February 28, 2023
Behavioral Health patient encourages others to seek help with their eating disorders
James Ryan sitting on a boat smiling

Patient Care

Reexploring life after spine surgery

February 24, 2023
Father looks forward to adventures in California after receiving a life-changing procedure
Herbert Trafton

Patient Care

Complex heart valve repair turns back clock for property renovator, great granddad

February 22, 2023
LLU structural interventional cardiologists treated Herbert Trafton with mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge valve repair
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