Patient Stories - Heart & Vascular Institute
Memorial Hermann is one of the world’s leading providers of cardiovascular care, performing more than 50,000 heart procedures annually. This means our patients have access to heart specialists with extensive training and experience in the complete range of cardiac treatments, from interventional cardiology to electrophysiology to complex robotic-assisted procedures.
A dynamic team of cardiologists, surgeons and clinicians work together to develop the most effective treatment plans for our patients. Specially trained nurses, nutritionists and cardiac rehabilitation professionals support physicians and assist patients through recovery and healing. We emphasize nutrition, counseling, exercise programs and smoking cessation plans for our heart patients.
We believe our patients are the best advocates for what we do. We are sharing our heart and vascular patient stories to provide a learning opportunity for others.
Thank you to our patients for sharing their stories.
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
After two surgeries to help with his atrial fibrillation did not lead to long-term benefits, runner Will Rub found electrophysiologist Saumya Sharma, M.D.
Read Will's Story
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Gary, Century Study Participant and Heart Attack Survivor
Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical center
After a heart attack required surgery and stents, Gary joined the Century study, learning about the role of excercise and diet in his overall health.
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical center
After surgery, Yasmin returned to work facing "insane" pain, fevers and a swollen abdomen. After waking up to blood and red spots on her leg, she came to Memorial Hermann-TMC to get to the bottom of her pain and suffering.
Read Yasmin's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical center
An 88-year-old table tennis player who has six stents in his heart and more than 80 gold medals to his name feels lucky to be alive.
Read Gao's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical center
Triple bypass surgery hasn't kept this septuagenarian from running marathons.
Read Harold's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical center
While worried about holiday activities, this seemingly healthy woman gets a shock.
Watch the video of Kathy's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute - Texas Medical Center
“I died twice,” says a teary-eyed DeWayne Lark, “If I didn’t believe in miracles before, I believe in them now.”
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Dr. William Daily, a physician affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and assistant professor of anesthesiology at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, is healthy and working thanks to his colleagues.
Read Dr. Daily's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Debbie celebrates a new birthday after a thoracic aortic aneurysm nearly takes her life.
Read Debbie’s Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Evelyn is enjoying her new baby after recovering from blood clots caused by a mitral valve infection.
Read Evelyn’s Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Geri opted for a third choice and fought against amputation.
Read Geri’s Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
From Zero to a 60-Second Freefall - Catheter RFA Changes a Ventricular Tachycardia Patient's Life.
Read Anthony's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Surgeons combine techniques to treat extensive aortic aneurysms. An innovative physician team at Memorial Hermann-TMC successfully treated Janice with a single operation.
Read Janice's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Cardiologist Performs Innovative Mitral Valve Repair During Phase II Evalve Trial.
Read Leona's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Saved By a Stroke - My stroke was a blessing in disguise.
Read Phoebe's Story
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Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Ruben is no stranger to heart problems, but clogged arteries never slow
him down for long.
Read Ruben's Story
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Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
Surgeons at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center repair preschooler's rare aortic aneurysm.
Read D.C.'s Story
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