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Know your body and the symptoms of a blood clot; a quick diagnosis helps to save teen’s life

When Renee Brown noticed something was wrong with her son’s reaction to contact while playing sports, a CT scan revealed a blood clot, a condition that few know can impact patients of all ages.

Advancement in available heart valve treatment provides cardiac patients with better life quality

Many patients suffer from a condition where the main valve in the right side of the heart, the tricuspid valve, has severe leakage. Advancement in minimally invasive heart valve treatment provides cardiac patients with a better quality of life.

During unexpected cardiac events, taking quick action can lead to better health outcomes

When patients experience sudden, unexpected cardiac events, identifying symptoms and quick, life-saving treatments can mean better health outcomes and recovery.

Innovative heart treatment provides atrial fibrillation patients with quick recovery

The PulseSelect PFA System, a new ablative treatment, advances care and recovery for atrial fibrillation patients.

Multiple Carle Health hospitals recognized for efforts to improve stroke and heart disease outcomes

The American Heart Association has recognized several Carle Health hospitals for efforts to improve health outcomes for heart disease and stroke patients.

Cardiac Rehab program supports patients as they regain their strength

The Carle Health cardiac rehab program continues to advance its services to provide patients with effective exercise and nutrition resources.

Identifying symptoms and taking action; sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack

Cardiac events happen quickly. Knowing the steps to decrease your risk and to recover from these events is crucial to staying healthy.

The Carle Heart and Vascular Institute achieves certification for excellence in patient outcomes

The American College of Cardiology awards the Carle Heart and Vascular Institute the Transcatheter Valve Certification.

Carle Health hospitals recognized for excellence in stroke treatment

Four Carle Health hospitals have earned American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines recognitions for ensuring that every stroke patient receives the latest, best care.

Carle Foundation Hospital receives the A.Fib GWTG Gold Award 2023 from American Heart Association

The American Heart Association awarded Carle Foundation Hospital with the A.Fib GWTG Gold Award 2023 as part of their Get With The Guidelines® program, highlighting hospital care teams that consistently provide the latest evidence-based treatment for atrial fibrillation patients.

Carle’s pulmonary rehab program helps patients breathe easier

With help from Carle’s pulmonary rehab program, patients can improve their long-term health and manage symptoms from chronic lung and respiratory tract diseases.

Recognizing the early symptoms of coronary artery disease can help keep your heart healthy

February is American Heart Health Month and a reminder that while coronary artery disease impacts many Americans, there are changes that can help treat and prevent the disease.

Creating a culture of Ready Bystanders

Be ready to intervene in the event of a cardiac emergency occurring at a non-medical location. Become a ready bystander.

Carle’s Heart and Vascular Institute provides relief to a patient from their heart to their head

Carle Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute physician Dr. Issam Moussa carried out a successful PFO closure procedure to address a patient’s recurrent stroke risks.

Electrophysiologists help patients keep the right beat through ablation procedures

Thanks to the expertise by electrophysiologists, a Rantoul man joined the ranks of those with a regular heartbeat treated at Carle Heart and Vascular Institute.

Carle passes TAVR milestone, continues healing hearts through pandemic

Transcatheter aortic valve replacements are keeping hearts healthy at Carle. Despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presented, Carle remained a dedicated leader in providing these procedures to patient’s right in Urbana.

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