All Things Heart

David Rolf had never heard of multiple myeloma until he was diagnosed with it. Even though African Americans have a higher incidence this kind of cancer, doctors say they often don't have access to the treatment. We explore why, and also talk with a cardio-oncologist about the effects the treatment can have on the heart.

For months, a young woman from Joplin suffered terrible discomfort and pain. Her doctors at the time could not determine why. She came to The University of Kansas Health System and was diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and the procedure that offered her relief.

When Vietnam veteran Gary Rinehart noticed it was getting tougher to enjoy his morning walk without feeling a tightness in his chest, he brushed it off. That tightness gradually turned to pain so severe he could barely climb the stairs. By the time he went to the doctor, he needed triple bypass surgery.

A family in despair. A teenager desperate for help, battling a brutal addiction to a potentially deadly drug. Our experts explore the problem gripping communities across America and right here in Kansas City.

Initially, Ron Kimes' leg pain stumped his doctors and worried his wife. It was after they sent him to The University of Kansas Health System's Center for Advanced Vascular Care when Kimes was finally given the diagnosis of peripheral artery disease. Learn more about his story and how our experts are treating this disease.

As the weight piled one due to undiagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome, Melissa Rivera's heart was at risk. We'll learn what finally inspired this Kansas City mom to take the plunge and get a potentially life-saving surgery.

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. It's more likely to develop in older men and is considered rare in men under 40. Most men will survive it, but the treatment doesn't come without risks. Experts discuss various projects and research related to prostate cancer treatments and the heart.

A man was in Kansas City on a business trip when he suffered a sudden stroke and collapsed into a snow bank! Luckily his wife, who was on the phone with him from more than 100 miles away, recognized the signs of the stroke. She knew exactly what to do and what to tell dispatchers when she called 9-1-1 to get him the quickest care. The surgeon who cared for him says her quick actions were just as important as the life saving procedure he performed.

There's a connection between untreated sleep apnea and heart troubles. Dr. Ravi Garg does special surgery to move jaw forward and help sleep apnea. Hear from a patient who underwent this procedure and was cured of his sleep apnea.

Exploring the link between periodontitis, gingivitis and the heart and if tooth extractions increase your risk of a heart attack.