Cardiovascular Surgery in Minnesota

Patient Stories

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  Roan Apolonio

  Life-saving heart surgery and hope came from the other side of the world for Roan Apolonio. Read Roan's story.

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  Barbara Bachman

  Barbara Bachman, an amateur archeologist, is "back in the dirt" and enjoying life after heart valve surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Barbara's story.

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  JoAnn Forster

  Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is the best option while JoAnn Forster waits for a heart transplant. Read JoAnn's story.

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  Glenn Greenberg

  Bypass surgery at Mayo Clinic keeps Glenn Greenberg running for a world record. Read Glenn's story.

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  Alyce Griffin

  Heart valve surgery at Mayo Clinic helped Alyce Griffin stay active and healthy. Read Alyce's story.

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  Alvin Haworth

  When a heart condition threatened to slow down Alvin Haworth, he found his answer at Mayo Clinic. Read Alvin's story.

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  Heather Hinton

  Successful heart surgery at Mayo Clinic allows Heather Hinton to live a normal life despite a rare genetic disorder. Read Heather's story.

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  Gary Kahle

  Gary Kahle is back on the farm after mitral valve surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Gary's story.

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  Lin Lawrence

  Heart valve replacement surgery at Mayo Clinic keeps Lin Lawrence flying high. Read Lin's story.

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  Tony Merriweather

  Tony Merriweather stays active after heart valve repair at Mayo Clinic. Read Tony's story.

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  Brenner Myers

  Heart valve surgery puts Brenner Myers back in shape. Read Brenner's story.

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  Don Peter

  Don Peter is up and running after heart surgery for a rare birth defect at Mayo Clinic. Read Don's story.

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  Deborah Rothstein

  Comprehensive heart care and surgery at Mayo Clinic helped Deborah Rothstein and her husband have a child. Read Deborah's story.

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  Patricia Schroder

  After her recent heart repair, Patricia Schroder is breathing easier and feeling stronger than ever before. Read Patricia's story.

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  Andrew Tsamis

  Andrew Tsamis adds cardiovascular exercise to his workout following bypass surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Andrew's story.

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  Jim Turner

  Cancer treatment and heart surgery at Mayo Clinic helped Jim Turner live actively in retirement. Read Jim's story.

• Case Wewerka

  Massage makes "incredible" difference in healing after heart surgery. Read Case's story.