Charles Benidt beat the odds after receiving emergency surgery for aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition that kills 50 percent of its victims within 24 hours.
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Ruben Delgadillo
A tiny cardiac device kept Ruben Delgadillo going until his new heart arrived.
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Julie Gray
After a heart procedure at Mayo Clinic, Julie Gray is slowly working her way back to helping others.
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Branden Lombardi
"I knew that life wasn't going to stop, so I just had to catch up and do the best I could."
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Elmer Rasmussen
'Road Trip' becomes a way of life for Nebraska couple
driving 1,000 miles, often, for care at Mayo Clinic.
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