All Things Heart

After a stroke, heart failure, and being told hospice was his only option, Terrance Bruce's family refused to give up—seeking new care that ultimately changed everything. With the help of an LVAD and later a groundbreaking Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) heart transplant, Terrance overcame a life-threatening infection and received a second chance at life. Today, he's feeling like a new man—proof that hope and innovation can rewrite even the most uncertain outcomes.

After a stroke, heart failure, and being told hospice was his only option, Terrance Bruce's family refused to give up—seeking new care that ultimately changed everything. With the help of an LVAD and later a groundbreaking Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) heart transplant, Terrance overcame a life-threatening infection and received a second chance at life. Today, he's feeling like a new man—proof that hope and innovation can rewrite even the most uncertain outcomes.

A young mom lived with years of unexplained pain before doctors finally diagnosed pelvic congestion syndrome. The condition, caused by enlarged pelvic veins, is often overlooked in women with chronic pelvic pain. After a specialized minimally invasive procedure, she finally found relief.

Robert Frias was extremely sick- a heart transplant changed his life. He's here with his doctors to reveal what it's like to go through a transplant and discuss his quality of life on the other side.

Manuel Romo lost his twin brother, sister, and mother to a genetic condition no one knew they had. Years later, a new diagnosis and lifesaving heart surgery revealed the true cause—and gave him a future. Manuel joins specialists from The University of Kansas Health System to discuss Loeys-Dietz syndrome, monitoring hidden heart risks, and the importance of speaking up, getting checked, and listening to the people who love you.

For patients living hours from specialty clinics, the Care Collaborative is transforming access to heart, stroke, and chronic disease care across rural Kansas. Through remote monitoring, real-time guidance, and daily support, patients like Vern Becker are staying healthier without long travel. Alexis Del Cid talks with Vern, his care team, and leaders behind this groundbreaking program.

She underwent open heart surgery for a rare heart defect. Now doctors prescribed her GLP1-meds. But it's not to lose weight. We explore how these drugs are being used for cardiac care.

A young mom running on adrenaline and caffeine learned there her racing heart wasn't just lifestyle- it was a medical issue. She got her rhythm back on track with a cardiac ablation

No warnings, no symptoms so thank goodness she so giving! Meet the nurse whose routine blood donation saved her life.

He's not even 30 — and he's already on his second heart valve replacement. But this time, there's no open-heart surgery. Step inside the cath lab and see how doctors at The University of Kansas Health System are using advanced, minimally invasive techniques to give patients a second chance at life — without ever opening the chest.