All Things Heart

She had trouble breathing and blamed asthma. But she was short of breath for another reason- an aneurysm in her aortic arch. Learn how the right diagnosis and a surgery changed everything in just one day. Guests include patient Jody Roberts and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Todd Crawford.

A clinical trial is underway to determine if shunts inside the heart help blood flow properly and reduce pressure. This is just one of many trials to help advance medicine and heart care. Guests include patient Richard Thomas, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine Dr. Mark Wiley, and Transplantation Cardiologist Dr. Hirak Shah.

A local city council-member was asked to give final words which were almost his final words when he collapsed. It led to a unique heart transplant which involved two surgeons from two different hospitals.

Two friends share more than just vacation memories- they also share ischemic heart disease. They share their near-death experiences and the care that has stabilized their health.

Six and half million Americans have heart failure. It causes chest pain, shortness of breath and dizziness to just name a few. CCM therapy may be an option to regulate your heart.

It's a reality for children born with heart defects- they will grow up and need an entire new care team. Patient Ali Baker shares her experience with the Adult Congenital Health Disease Clinic.

  A heart doctor and nurse practitioner keeping each other in a healthy rhythm. What can we learn from a married couple working in cardiology and lessons of how their love keeps work and life balanced.

We celebrate a week of love! Donating the gift of life may be the greatest gift you can give to another person. Meet two patients who have a new lease on life due to heart transplants.

We celebrate a week of love acknowledging the comfort and companionship kids need in the hospital. Learn about "Shadow Buddies."

From the players to the fans in the stands, The University of Kansas Health System, is your official health care provider. We are also some of the biggest fans! We cheer on the Chiefs!

Heart disease is the leading case of death for women. Studies and therapies to treat it were mostly designed for men. Hear how women can advocate for the heart health.

As we are in holiday party season, hear about how drinking more than usual for just one night can affect your heart. Guests include electrophysiologist Dr. Rhea Pimentel and interventional cardiologist Dr. Dusan Stanojevich.

An eye doctor discovered dangerous blockages requiring open heart surgery. Learn why doctors say a routine trip to the ophthalmologist can be lifesaving. Guests include: Dr. Todd Crawford, thoracic surgeon; Dr. Radwan Ajlan, comprehensive ophthalmologist; and patient Vickie Baylie.

Kenny Karczewski refused to believe open heart surgery was his only option. How a second opinion at The University of Kansas Health System led him to a much less-invasive solution.

A lesson in trusting your instincts. Ann Bruer was told she needed a heart transplant. A second opinion revealed the fix was far less extreme, her 50-years-long fight to a healthy heart.

A single mother of six with no time to slow down is told her heart is failing. What doctors did that has her back to living her life and being a

A drawer full of medications, and years of scary diagnoses. Haley Taylor is determined.  We share her journey to good health, after refusing to take no for an answer.

An incredible addition for cardiac patients and their doctors. See how the robotic heart lab is changing patient care.

We explain the link between breast cancer treatment and heart problems, and the doctors who specialize in minimizing those risks.

When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she didn't slow down. She got moving! Her doctors say it had everything to do with protecting her heart during her treatments, and her recovery.

Instead of driving hours to find the right doctor, Glen Virden only has to drive 15 minutes in a town of less than three thousand. We share the work being done to bring top of the line health care to rural communities.

An infectious giggle and beautiful eyes! You'd never guess the trouble that surrounded this little girl's birth for her mom, pregnancy-induced heart failure!

A nickname that comes with a medical story made for a movie. Find out why his friends call him "Miracle."

Nearly 39 million Americas are living with diabetes. We explore the link between diabetes and heart failure and how to prevent it from happening to you.

After the journey to save his failing lasted years, this is how Brian Pitts went from patient to survivor and now thriver! We look at his incredible mission.