February is Heart Month

February is Heart Month

As we celebrate Heart Month, Corewell Health invites our patients and communities to join us in our ongoing commitment to heart health for every person. Whether it’s addressing daily stressors and lifestyle and environmental factors that impact heart health, or exploring cutting-edge treatments for rare cardiac conditions, we focus on personalized care for every patient. From preventive measures to advanced cardiac care, we are here to partner with you in maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.

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As we embrace Heart Month, we’re proud to promote heart health and empower individuals to lead heart-conscious lives, as highlighted by the resources below. Together, we can build healthier communities and foster a culture of heart wellness.

February is Heart Month

Patient stories

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Davis
A self-proclaimed “big sports guy,” he golfs, bowls and lives an always on the go lifestyle with his fiancé.
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Lucille
Swelling in her legs, anemia and shortness of breath were the first signs that Lucille, 91, of Benton Harbor, needed to get her heart checked.
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Ollie
'If you keep working, you don’t realize the concept of age. You never miss a beat,' Butterworth Hospital chef Ollie, 84, says.
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Karol
Karol, 59, from Buchanan, had gone her whole life without ever being a patient in the hospital or even taking medication.
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Denise
After years of managing heart conditions, Benton Harbor resident Denise found the medical advice she needed to make permanent changes.
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Katie
Though Katie looked healthy on the outside, her weak heart couldn’t sustain her much longer. Organ donation provided new life.
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Jeffrey
Jeffrey was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2011, when he suddenly began to have symptoms.
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Mary
Struggling against the effects of a rare lung disease, Mary undergoes a lifesaving double lung transplant and heart bypass surgery.

Heart-healthy lifestyle

Structural and interventional cardiologist Dr. Amr Abbas, director of Structural Heart and Cardiovascular Research
Surgeon explains innovative heart valve replacement procedure
Dr. Amr Abbas and his team recently pioneered an innovative new valve replacement procedure to save a patient's life.
Dr. Sujana Gundlapalli, M.D., is a cardiologist with Corewell Health
The connection between heart health and mental health
Dr. Sujana Gundlapalli, M.D., is a cardiologist with Corewell Health. She discusses the connection between heart health and mental health.
Dr. Laura Franey, a cardiologist with Corewell Health
Be your own advocate for heart health
Cardiovascular disease in general is the number one killer in the United States, but especially in women. It kills more women than all cancers combined.
Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak
Minimally invasive heart surgery - Less pain, more gain
Dr. Alessandro Vivacqua, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Corewell Health, shares his expertise on minimally invasive valve surgery.
Structural and interventional cardiologist Dr. Amr Abbas, director of Structural Heart and Cardiovascular Research
Structural Heart team saves 74-year-old Redford patient
When Helga Abela of Redford was 60 years old, a faulty aortic valve made it difficult for her to catch her breath and get through daily life.
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Upcoming event in Grand Rapids: Doctor Dialogue
Join us for a Doctor Dialogue event, focused on caring for your heart and the hearts in our communities.
HouseCall podcast hosts Nicholas Gilpin, DO and Asha Shajahan, MD
HouseCall Podcast: The CPR Episode
You don’t need special certification or formal training to perform hands-only CPR, but you do need education.
Man with heart trouble sitting in bed holding chest
The subtle signs of heart trouble
There’s no mistaking a heart attack, right? Wrong. Some people do misread the important signs that something’s amiss.
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Heart screenings: Why and when you need them
The best way to prevent heart disease is understanding and managing your risk factors.
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Experiencing heart attack symptoms?
People may experience a variety of heart attack symptoms, but these are some of the most common.

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