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Brought Back from the Brink: CPR Gave Mark a Second Chance

At-home CPR from his wife and emergency cardiac surgery gave Mark Kmiec a second chance after his heart attack.

Lee Allentuck's Successful Bypass Surgery

After spending one night in the cardiac ICU and less than a week in the hospital, Lee returned home after successful bypass surgery at Baystate

A Game-Changer: Heart Patient Has Second TAVR Surgery

Heart surgery patient Suzanne calls minimally invasive TAVR procedure "a game-changer."

The WATCHMAN Device & Procedure Lets Enzo Return to Gardening

After feeling lightheaded in the garden, Dr. Enzo Di Giacomo spoke to his doctor and learned about the WATCHMAN device and procedure for stroke prevention.

A Life-Saving Love: How Her Family's CPR Saved Linda Ferioli

With a call to 911, instructions from the emergency dispatcher, and fast-acting, Linda Ferioli's family saved her with CPR after her cardiac arrest.

Managing Blood Pressure After a Health Scare: One Woman’s Story

Head pain and dizziness drove Yvonne Scott to call 911, discover she has high blood pressure, and start a blood pressure management plan with her doctor.

Managing High Blood Pressure Through a Treatment Plan

Dr. Frank Robinson manages his high blood pressure in partnership with his doctor to reduce the health risks associated with high blood pressure.

One Brother's Heart Emergency Was Lifesaver for His Two Brothers

Joshua Choquette had no idea in less than 24 hours that he would be fighting for his life with an aortic dissection.

Emergency Bypass Surgery Gave Karen Girard Another Chance

Just five months after heart bypass surgery, this retired teacher was back to hiking, biking and swimming.

PA Tim Kang Shares His Healthcare Career Journey

Tim Kang, a PA at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, shares his healthcare journey from aspiring student to physician assistant at his community hospital.