Jane Racey Gleeson

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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Valve-in-Valve Treatment: A Less-Invasive Redo
A video on TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), a less invasive valve-in valve procedure for treating failing surgical heart valves.
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5 Years Later, ‘Life Is Good’ for One of Michigan’s First TAVR Patients
5 years ago, new TAVR technology changed aortic stenosis patient's options with a less invasive valve-in valve procedure. Here is one 82-year-olds story.
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Second Time’s the Charm with Catheter Ablation
Cardiac catheter ablation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, also know as A Fib, help a 61-year-old ice skater get off of thin ice and back in the rink.
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Clearing Up Confusion About Blood Thinning Meds
UMHS' Anticoagulation Toolkit can help answer common questions and concerns about anticoagulants & blood thinning medications, along with your healthcare provider.
 woman holding chest with hand sitting on park bench
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How to tell the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack
How to tell the difference between a panic or anxiety attack & a heart attack, learn how to spot anxiety chest pain vs. heart attack symptoms and when to get help
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Observe or operate? When an enlarged aorta requires action
Circumstances differ by patient, but there are ways for doctors to tell when an enlarged aorta requires surgery, medication or observation.
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8 Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Learn eight easy tips to lower high blood pressure. These simple steps reduce your risk of hypertension, increasing your quality of life.
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Treating Afib: AV Node Ablation a ‘Last Resort’
UMHS cardiologist and arrhythmia expert explains atrial fibrillation (Afib) treatments, considering the Watchman procedure, ablation and medication options.
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Watchman or Warfarin? Choosing a Method of Stroke Prevention
Watchman heart implant serves as warfarin alternative to avert stroke-provoking clots. This new medical technology is an option for certain at-risk patients.
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A Tough Surgery with a ‘Transformative Impact’ for CTEPH
A U-M cardiac surgeon speaks about a rare form of blood clots called CTEPH. When medication fails, a complex surgery called PTE has shown successful outcomes.
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5 Ways to Measure Your Heart Disease Risk
Learn the risk factors for heart disease by reading these simple things to measure. These tests will help you to discover your risk factors for heart disease.
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