At 22 years old, I was preparing to begin medical school when a routine physical exam changed the course of my life. A school provider thought they heard a murmur…
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Jeffrey Luckenbach is a Mended Hearts member and retired educator and coach. In 2021 he suffered a heart attack. He shares his story of recovery and hope for the…
Read MoreRobin and Ray knew something was wrong with their health. Robin woke up one morning feeling nauseous and sweaty with numb hands and feet, and Ray thought he had a…
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By Delilah Nosek Starting in 2004, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The prognosis was not good. With the cardiologist tweaking the medications and doing the cardiac rehabilitation, I…
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Now, for the moment you all have been waiting for—our Share Your Heart® essay and poetry contest winners are in. Again, this year, we want to thank EVERY person who…
Read MoreNow, for the moment you all have been waiting for—our Share Your Heart® essay and poetry contest winners are in. Again, this year, we want to thank EVERY person who…
Read MoreNow, for the moment you all have been waiting for—our Share Your Heart® essay and poetry contest winners are in. Again, this year, we want to thank EVERY person who…
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One night in 2013, Ray woke up his wife Wini after being unable to fall asleep. Wini was concerned and noticed swelling in Ray’s legs. She insisted they go to…
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By Tori Geiger I am so blessed that I was able to compete as a college athlete while having a congenital heart defect. Even though it was a blessing, competing…
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