All Things Heart

She already had a pacemaker, then came a double mastectomy. Now, meet a woman with one of the world's smallest pacemakers — and learn why this tiny device is making a big difference after breast cancer surgery.

A patient's persistent pelvic pain found a name: Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. With proper diagnosis came real relief—and the chance to reclaim the life she thought she'd lost. Learn about her treatment and the life she leads today.

Meet an inspiring patient battling both heart failure and cancer at The University of Kansas Health System. He's now had an "L-VAD" for seven years that helps blood pump through his heart. Learn how his medical team is working to improve his quality of life for years to come.

More than 40% of Americans have hypertension or high blood pressure. Sometimes a change in diet and medication isn't enough. Doctors at The University of Kansas Health System offer hope using minimally invasive radiofrequency in a procedure that can reduce or even eliminate the need for medicine in some patients.

Tetralogy of fallot, it's when a baby's heart doesn't form correctly during pregnancy leading to four different heart defects all at once.

Cardiac nurses literally work heart to heart with their patients. Go behind the scenes to learn about the high-stakes world of heart care and the nurses who never miss a beat.

It's a remarkable story of survival. A congestive heart failure patient vows to honor his donor's gift of life. We explore Richard Johnson's incredible journey which includes the rare feat of walking while on ECMO.

He was in his 30's when he suddenly tired easily. Turns out he had an aortic aneurism. Learn about the surgery to save him and the tiny pacemaker that preserves his beating heart.

Alex Lovely, a school facilities manager, endured years of serious health issues before discovering he had hyperaldosteronism—a rare, often missed condition. Hear how expert care at The University of Kansas Health System transformed his life just in time for a fall dance he'll never forget.