Just a few short months ago, mother-to-be Megan Wild was excitedly preparing for the arrival of her first child.However, at her 20-week check-up, the joyous anticipation of motherhood turned into a daunting reality. Her doctor delivered devastating news: Her unborn son was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare and life-threatening congenital heart defectContinue reading “Pioneering Mid-Delivery Open-Heart Surgery Saves Baby with Congenital Defect”
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A Lifesaving Assist: How Quick Action on the Ice Saved a Hockey Player’s Life
“I don’t remember much, honestly,” Del Santo recalls. “One minute I was playing, and the next, I woke up in the hospital.”
After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe
Lorenzo Beronilla is an actor and former tennis player who gained recognition as a food influencer. His initial fame came as a regular on the widely popular, Epicurious YouTube “Four Levels of…” series, which has tens of millions of views. Lorenzo later competed – and won – an episode Bravo TV’s Top Chef Amateurs series. Healthy and fitContinue reading “After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe”
Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know
Medically reviewed by Amala Chirumamilla, MDHeart attacks aren’t discriminatory — they can affect anyone, regardless of gender. However, the signs of a heart attack in women can sometimes differ from the classic symptoms often portrayed in the media. Understanding these signs is crucial for timely intervention and potentially life-saving actions.What to Look ForLearn to RecognizeContinue reading “Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know”