This article, shared with permission from Omaha World-Herald medical reporter Julie Anderson, details how cardiologist Angela Yetman, MD, has done extensive detective work to find nearly 100 family members with the same condition.
Everyone has connective tissue that holds your body together and supports its various structures. Unfortunately, some conditions attack this vital tissue. One of these conditions is Marfan syndrome.
Chronic total occlusion of the heart, or CTO, refers to a complete blockage (100% occlusion) in one of the coronary arteries for more than three months.
Varicose veins are abnormal branches from larger, more typical veins. Even if you don’t have one yourself, chances are you’ve seen such a swollen blue and purple bulge in someone else.
Pulse field ablation is a brand-new heart procedure. It's designed to help patients with atrial fibrillation or AFib. The Food and Drug Administration approved the procedure in December 2023.
Aortic dissection is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that can occur at any age. Knowing what the aorta is and what it does helps better understand the condition.
Advancements in genetic research have paved the way for personalized medicine, and the Nebraska Medicine Genetic Insights Project is leading the charge.
