When Norman Lux needed a new heart valve, Marvin Eng, MD, performed the first BATMAN procedure in the state. Read more about Lux's story and what BATMAN is.
At 24, Kelsie Lathrop was told she had irreversible pulmonary hypertension caused by a “minor” hole in her heart. Together, Drs. Tsai and Wichman uncovered the truth: Kelsie had a large, unrepaired atrial septal defect (ASD).
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is stressful enough without having to wait days or weeks for a specialist appointment. Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center provides same- or next-day appointments (SONDA) for patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Blood clots can be dangerous under certain circumstances. Vascular surgeon Mrinalini Patil, MD, explains the most common vein blockages, their symptoms, risks and when to take action.
Living with chronic pain can greatly impact daily life. Chronic pain is pain that has been present for over six months and persists beyond the expected healing time for an injury or surgery.
When you can’t seem to fall asleep or stay asleep, it’s tempting to reach for melatonin supplements. Wondering if melatonin supplements put you at risk for health problems is a fair question, especially if you have heart failure.
If you’ve heard about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® or Mounjaro®, you probably know them as weight-loss drugs. But these medications are showing exciting promise for heart health, too.
Getting your heart pumping with regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your cardiovascular health. But what kind of workout should you do? How much is enough? And is it ever too much?
When it comes to heart health, many people think of blood pressure, diet and exercise. While these are important, there’s also something your doctor can use to understand your risk for heart disease: a simple blood test called a lipid panel.
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