Heart, Heart Failure

Patients with heart failure have a treatment option with implantable device at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute specialists now have a new way to help some heart failure patients, using the first Food and Drug Administration-approved implantable device designed to improve symptoms…

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Cardiology, Heart, Heart Failure

From near death to new purpose: Louisville man enjoys ‘second life’ after heart surgery

Jim Allsopp brushed off the early warning signs — until his health crisis nearly cost him his life. After the Louisville man retired in August 2024, a back injury set…

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Cardiac Rehab, Heart, Heart Attack, Interventional Cardiology, Norton Brownsboro

A Madison, Indiana, man’s heart attack survival and cardiac rehabilitation success story

Madison, Indiana, resident Scott Koerner knows firsthand that life can change in an instant. While Scott was undergoing a stress test of his heart at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in…

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Heart, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

‘Back in the Woods’: How a heart device helped Nelson County’s ‘Bobcat’ hunt again

When dawn breaks over Nelson County, Kentucky, there’s a particular peace that settles into the timber. It’s the hour when the woods wake slowly, first with a far-off crow call,…

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Heart

A heart for service: Joseph A. Lash, M.D., reflects on nearly 3 decades in cardiology

After caring for hearts in Louisville for more than three decades, Joseph A. Lash, M.D., is preparing to close a remarkable chapter in medicine. As executive medical director and Rounsavall…

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Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart, News

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute first in Kentucky to perform minimally invasive valve procedure

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute specialists made history on Tuesday, Dec. 9, as they performed a first-of-its-kind transcatheter tricuspid heart valve replacement, offering new hope for patients with severe tricuspid…

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Heart, Heart Attack, News, Norton Audubon, Norton Brownsboro, Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital

Norton Healthcare receives seventh consecutive Chest Pain accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized six Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals for demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Norton Healthcare has the most facilities…

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Heart, Heart Failure

From heart failure to new beginnings: A father’s journey through recovery and love

Some moments change everything. For Devante McGowan, that moment came on what seemed like an ordinary day at home with the people he loved most. When everything changed At just…

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Heart

Louisville man turns heart failure survival into lifesaving advocacy

After surviving heart failure, a Louisville man is championing cardiovascular health and educating others about the importance of lifesaving care. In May 2024, Audwin Helton was enjoying the PGA Championship…

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Heart, Stroke

Norton Healthcare nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular and stroke care

Norton Healthcare has received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to…

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Heart, Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure can feel upsetting. Here’s what you need to know.

Heart failure: Symptoms, causes and treatment options Heart failure can sound scary, but what does it really mean? If you’ve heard this term and felt a wave of concern, you’re…

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Heart, Heart Failure, Women’s Heart Program

Tammy’s story: A wake-up call about women’s heart health

Tammy Meffert was living a busy, full life with her husband and four children when she started noticing subtle but unusual symptoms. She found herself short of breath while doing…

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