Articles
What You Need To Know About Congestive Heart Failure
September 25, 2024
Congestive Heart Failure affects more than 6 million Americans and is the leading cause of hospital stays in adults aged 65 and older. Identifying CHF in the early stages can prolong your life. Tufts Medical Center’s Medical Director, Cardiac Transplantation, Indranee N. Rajapreyar, MD walks you through the symptoms of the 4 stages of CHF, as well as treatments and prevention.
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MelroseWakefield Hospital Performs First Drug-Coated Balloon Procedure
September 13, 2024
Laurence Conway, MD, Chief of Cardiology at MelroseWakefield Hospital, in an article about the hospital’s first-ever drug-coated balloon procedure.
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New Studies Explore Relationships Between Heart Failure and Lymphoma, Arterial Thromboembolism and Cancer
September 10, 2024
Patient Stories
Bob’s Story: Healing Hearts with Tufts Medicine’s Cardiac Rehab Programs
August 19, 2024
MelroseWakefield Hospital’s cardiac rehab program has helped Bob Muti reclaim his heart health after bypass surgery.
Articles
Signs + Symptoms of a Heart Attack
August 7, 2024
Understand heart attack signs, symptoms, and prevention. Discover risk factors and learn what to do during a heart attack from the team at Tufts Medicine.
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100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Heart Programs | 2024
July 15, 2024
The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center, in a list of 100 hospitals and health systems with world class cardiology programs.
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The Hole Story: Interatrial Shunt Companies Are—Mostly—Pushing Ahead
June 20, 2024
Quotes by James Udelson, MD, Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Tufts Medical Center, about trials for shunts to treat heart failure.
Patient Stories
Lenny’s Story: Heart Transplant Recipient Gives Back by Encouraging Others
June 16, 2024
Just months after receiving a heart transplant, Lenny Buisson returns to Tufts Medical Center regularly to support other heart failure patients and their families.
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Emergency Room Employee Raised Money for Hospital That Saved Her Dad’s Life Through Boston Marathon
May 24, 2024
Michael Kiernan, MD, Associate Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Tufts Medical Center, and Katie Lang, Emergency Department Social Worker at Tufts MC talk about Katie’s father's care at Tufts MC and his incredible recovery.
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Boston Marathon Runner Reunites With Life-Saving Nurse, Launches Heart Health Nonprofit
April 11, 2024
Olivia Hough, RN teams up with former patient to help heart patients.