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Dawn Hui, MD

February 28, 2024

Rufino Salinas suspected that he had a heart attack when he had chest pain that wouldn’t go away. The heart team at University Health recommended a treatment plan that included the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure.

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Aortic Dissection: Vincent’s Story

February 07, 2024

After experiencing unusual back pain, Vincent was diagnosed with aortic dissection, a condition that required emergency surgery. Read how the heart team at University Hospital helped save his life.

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Heart Surgery: Past to Present

March 22, 2022

Dr. Dawn Hui addresses common questions and misconceptions about heart surgery, which is a life-saving operation for many people.

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Heart health is important for everyone

February 24, 2021

Although some risk factors for heart disease are out of your control–like age and genetics–you can prevent and sometimes reverse this serious condition.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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