All Things Heart

Getting one organ transplant is a big deal. We'll meet a patient who got two organ transplants at the same time!

Chronic pain can be debilitating, but did you know there is also a clear link between chronic pain and heart trouble? Our experts explain how pain affects the heart, and how you can access a unique clinic here at The University of Kansas Health System to help people with chronic pain get relief.

More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes. That's more than 11% of the whole population! Doctors say there is a clear link between diabetes and heart trouble. Would you know the signs?

Pat Carney made an appointment with his eye doctor because he was experiencing blurry spots in his vision. When the ophthalmologist looked into his eyes – he found an indication of a potentially fatal heart problem. Guests include Dr. Raghuveer Dendi and Dr. Radwan Ajlan.

She needed a new heart. Before that, she would survive cancer and undergo a life-altering surgery. Learn about the battles she faced before receiving the gift of life.

We all know how jarring the sound of our morning alarm can be when it wakes us out of a deep sleep. For this high school junior — that reaction was potentially deadly… every time. Learn about the diagnosis that saved his life, and the lives of two immediate family members.

Jon Cook suffered a cardiac arrest while on an evening jog that could have claimed his life. Thanks to the quick actions of some extra ordinary individuals, he is alive and able to tell his story.

Jill – already diagnosed with a heart condition – noticed her heart was racing. Worried, she went to see her cardiologist and was surprised by her cardiologist's prescription: rather than take something, she was told to *stop doing* something; something that so many of us do every day.

When other doctors might have ruled him out as "too old for a heart transplant," his cardiologist here at The University of Kansas Health System looked at the whole person and determined he was the perfect candidate for a new heart. We explore how much age versus lifestyle and overall health, when it comes to getting a new heart.

Decades after surviving childhood cancer, came the heart complications related to her treatments. After struggling for years, managing dozens of different doctors, appointments, treatments and countless medical problems (and bills) – Vicki finally found support! We'll introduce you to a special clinic at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, dedicated to helping adults just like her: The Pediatr...

David Rolf had never heard of multiple myeloma until he was diagnosed with it. Even though African Americans have a higher incidence this kind of cancer, doctors say they often don't have access to the treatment. We explore why, and also talk with a cardio-oncologist about the effects the treatment can have on the heart.

For months, a young woman from Joplin suffered terrible discomfort and pain. Her doctors at the time could not determine why. She came to The University of Kansas Health System and was diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and the procedure that offered her relief.

When Vietnam veteran Gary Rinehart noticed it was getting tougher to enjoy his morning walk without feeling a tightness in his chest, he brushed it off. That tightness gradually turned to pain so severe he could barely climb the stairs. By the time he went to the doctor, he needed triple bypass surgery.

A family in despair. A teenager desperate for help, battling a brutal addiction to a potentially deadly drug. Our experts explore the problem gripping communities across America and right here in Kansas City.

Initially, Ron Kimes' leg pain stumped his doctors and worried his wife. It was after they sent him to The University of Kansas Health System's Center for Advanced Vascular Care when Kimes was finally given the diagnosis of peripheral artery disease. Learn more about his story and how our experts are treating this disease.

As the weight piled one due to undiagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome, Melissa Rivera's heart was at risk. We'll learn what finally inspired this Kansas City mom to take the plunge and get a potentially life-saving surgery.

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. It's more likely to develop in older men and is considered rare in men under 40. Most men will survive it, but the treatment doesn't come without risks. Experts discuss various projects and research related to prostate cancer treatments and the heart.

A man was in Kansas City on a business trip when he suffered a sudden stroke and collapsed into a snow bank! Luckily his wife, who was on the phone with him from more than 100 miles away, recognized the signs of the stroke. She knew exactly what to do and what to tell dispatchers when she called 9-1-1 to get him the quickest care. The surgeon who cared for him says her quick actions were just as i...

There's a connection between untreated sleep apnea and heart troubles. Dr. Ravi Garg does special surgery to move jaw forward and help sleep apnea. Hear from a patient who underwent this procedure and was cured of his sleep apnea.

Exploring the link between periodontitis, gingivitis and the heart and if tooth extractions increase your risk of a heart attack.

What began as a simple blister on his foot nearly led to his leg being amputated. Learn about the heart connection, from Cardiologist Dr. Kamal Gupta, and hear from the patient, and the surgeon who performed the unique procedure that saved his leg.

A new study shows breastfeeding is connected to better heart health for the mom. But it's not necessarily the act of breast feeding that brings those benefits. Doctors explain all the other factors involved, and how all new parents can get those benefits.

Jeff Barnthouse was feeling a little rundown. He thought it was probably because he was burning the candle at both ends, as a new dad, with two little ones at home. Then he collapsed. What doctors discovered on his smart watch was a treasure trove of information that helped save his life.

A local woman spent 20 years being misdiagnosed until she finally came to The University of Kansas Health System where doctors diagnosed her with epilepsy. The patient will share her remarkable story with us, and the unique surgery that changed her life. An epileptologist and a cardiologist discuss the heart dangers that seizures pose to the heart, and why it's so important to get proper care for...

We'll talk to our heart specialists about common misconceptions about estrogen therapy, also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and its effect on the heart.