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A South African man who received 12 life-saving shocks in one hour now lives free of dangerous heart rhythms, thanks to a groundbreaking treatment combining heart mapping and precision radiation. It's one of the first procedures of its kind in Africa.
People with a common heart condition that causes sudden racing heartbeats finally have a new treatment option after three decades. The FDA just approved CARDAMYST, giving hope to millions who experience paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
A groundbreaking treatment used stem cells to grow new heart muscle for people with failing hearts, strengthening their ability to pump blood. The patches offer new hope for patients waiting for transplants or left ventricular assist devices.
Two million Americans living with a frightening heart condition just got a powerful new tool to understand their diagnosis. The Heart Rhythm Society partnered with Milestone Pharmaceuticals to create free resources that help patients navigate supraventricular tachycardia and find the right treatment.
Doctors can now see the entire heart's electrical activity at once, revealing hidden arrhythmia patterns that older systems miss. This breakthrough could make heart rhythm treatments faster, safer, and more effective for millions of patients.
A Cleveland hospital now offers a 40-minute, non-invasive treatment for patients with a deadly heart condition who are too frail for surgery. The breakthrough therapy uses targeted radiation instead of a grueling procedure inside the heart.
New research reveals a simple solution to keep endurance athletes over 50 safe: regular heart screenings can catch dangerous rhythm issues before they become life-threatening. The study offers reassurance that exercise remains overwhelmingly beneficial, even for those at higher risk.
Doctors created virtual replicas of patients' hearts to test treatments before surgery, turning a risky three-hour procedure into a 30-minute success story. All ten patients with life-threatening irregular heartbeats are now healthy, compared to just 60% with traditional methods.
Ten heart patients are now arrhythmia-free after doctors tested life-saving procedures on digital replicas of their hearts first. This breakthrough technology turned a procedure with a 60% success rate into one with perfect outcomes.
A South African man received 12 life-saving shocks in one hour before doctors tried something new. Now a groundbreaking procedure is offering hope to patients whose hearts won't stop racing.
A Pittsburgh nurse stopped for flowers after his night shift and happened to be there when a 74-year-old shopper collapsed. His quick CPR made Gary Gaal one of only 10% who survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
A UK baby who faced end-of-life care after two cardiac arrests is now smiling and thriving thanks to a Berlin Heart device. The innovative technology is keeping little Macs alive while he waits for a heart transplant.
Former England cricketer James Taylor survived a near-fatal heart attack at 26 that ended his career. A decade later, he's building a fulfilling new life in coaching and helping others.
A 58-year-old Kenyan woman with advanced heart failure recovered within six days after a groundbreaking valve procedure in New Delhi. Turned away by multiple hospitals, she found hope at Apollo Hospital where doctors performed a complex minimally invasive surgery.
Former Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson is choosing gratitude over grief after a rare heart condition ended her running career. Her message to fans: the best chapters may still be ahead.
Stanford Hospital is letting patients weigh in on new AI tools before they go live, turning everyday people into health tech advisors. One caregiver who helped his wife through a heart transplant is now shaping the future of medical AI.
Three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson nearly died during a June race but survived thanks to quick-thinking bystanders. Now recovering at home, she's sharing her story with one clear message: she's grateful to be alive.
People with long Covid, POTS, and other chronic conditions are using fitness trackers to avoid debilitating crashes and reclaim their lives. After three years of tracking her health data, one journalist went from bedridden episodes to living crash-free.
England cricketer James Taylor nearly died at 26 when his heart raced at 265 beats per minute during a match. A decade later, he's thriving as a coach and helping shape the next generation of players.
Japan just changed its heart transplant system to save more lives by moving the sickest patients to the front of the line. Starting this month, those at highest risk of dying within 30 days will receive transplants first.
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