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Heart & Vascular Patient Stories

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Jennifer Warrick

Elyria Woman Reclaims Her Health With the Help of UH CINEMA

With the help of a unique cardiometabolic program (UH CINEMA), Jennifer Warrick of Elyria has regained control of her diabetes, weight and overall health.

Chad Gluss

From Heart Transplant to Running for Mayor

Since receiving a heart transplant, former Olmsted Falls fire chief Chad Gluss has attended his daughter's wedding and decided to run for mayor.

Marti and Mary Alice Mullins

Twins Doing Well After Complicated Aortic Surgery

Twins Marti and Mary Alice Mullins are doing well after having complex Coral Reef Aorta (CRA) surgery at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. Learn more.

Diane Donato, RN; Joy Noble; Dr. Bradley Lander

Joy’s Story

After enduring years of fatigue, a woman’s hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is successfully treated by surgeons at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. Learn more.

Chelsey Kimmich speaks to UH about her heart transplant experience

Chelsey’s Story: A New Heart for Christmas

Heart disease led to 33-year-old Chelsey Kimmich getting the most special Christmas gift of all: a newly transplanted heart and a second chance at life.

Ashley and Mark Carlucci

UH Nurse Gives Husband the Greatest Anniversary Gift

Encouraged by his new wife, 54-year-old Mark Carlucci decided to get a full health checkup that included a no-cost coronary artery calcium score – a decision that quite literally saved his life.

Mark Carlson (left) with Dr. Karem Harth (right)

Bay Village Man Walking Miles Again after Vascular Surgery

When a non-healing wound and persistent shortness of breath kept Mark Carlson from the activities he loved, he turned to the experts at University Hospitals Heart & Vascular Institute for help.

David Tschantz

Synchronized Diabetes and Heart Care Improves Every Aspect of Patients Health

When David Tschantz became increasingly short of breath and was diagnosed with multiple health problems, he turned to UH Heart & Vascular Institute for coordinated care.