Jane Racey Gleeson is a contributing writer for a variety of divisions within Michigan Medicine, including the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Neurosciences and Pulmonology. With a focus on targeted communications she has developed content for the Michigan Medicine website and Health Lab blogs for 15+ years.
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A U-M doctor suffering from an arrhythmia, intermittent atrial fibrillation, received a catheter ablation. See how the procedure helped his irregular heartbeat.
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Health care teams are groups of medical professionals that care for patients in the hospital. Learn more about the U-M health care team members & their roles.
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Nora was suffering from infective endocarditis and a damaged aortic valve. Hear how the TAVR procedure & the U-M cardiovascular care team saved Nora's life.
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What is pulmonary hypertension? Learn more about Pulmonary Hypertension from a cardiologist including PH symptoms, PH treatment, PM signs, and PM causes.
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Alan suffered an aortic dissection which required aortic surgery for a bicuspid aortic valve replacement. See Alan's aortic dissection story & treatment.
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The Young ICD Connection brings young patients with implanted cardiac devices together for a conference. Learn more about the ICD conference & ICD advancements.
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Palliative care, or comfort care, seeks to improve the quality of life for chronically ill patients. Learn the difference between palliative care & hospice care.
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Man diagnosed with congestive heart failure and aortic valve disease received a lifesaving TAVR procedure from U-M. Learn more about CHF symptoms & TAVR surgery.
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Erin was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and eventually suffered from infective endocarditis. Read Erin's story and learn why you should listen to your body.
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Gilbert Corss, an 84 year old prize-winning chicken farmer is back to work after a TAVR procedure saved his life. Learn more about Gilbert Corss and TAVR.
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Atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation patient Mike Penskar is enjoying life after a catheter ablation procedure. Learn more about Mike and the procedure.
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Learn about who is at risk for DVT, traveling blood clot symptoms and how to reduce risk of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis while traveling.
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Smoking Cigarettes not only damages your lungs, but your heart as well. Here is how smoking hurts your heart and some fast-acting health benefits for quitting.
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A vascular surgeon at the U-M Frankel Cardiovascular Center returns from a 90-day tour in Iraq focused on combat-related care, mostly related to blast injuries.
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A bicuspid aortic valve is rare birth defect of the heart: A look at the signs, symptoms, treatment & how one woman beat bicuspid aortic valve disease!
