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(VIDEO) ‘Live for today’: Looking at life nearly 25 years after a heart transplant featured image
(VIDEO) ‘Live for today’: Looking at life nearly 25 years after a heart transplant
Alex Osiadacz
February 13, 2026

Randy McKnight makes award-winning barbecue, runs marathons and owns a small business. He puts his heart into everything he does — just not the heart[...]

Bariatric surgery paves way for heart transplant after end-stage heart failure  featured image
Bariatric surgery paves way for heart transplant after end-stage heart failure 
Laura Tedesco
February 13, 2026
New heart helps Loren Vinal return to music, life he loves featured image
New heart helps Loren Vinal return to music, life he loves
Rebecca Bromelkamp
December 29, 2025
VIDEO: Hockey coach back in the game after cardiac event, thanks to teamwork, quality care featured image
VIDEO: Hockey coach back in the game after cardiac event, thanks to teamwork, quality care
Amanda Beltz
December 18, 2025
A Mayo first: Innovative transplant procedure saves patient’s life after heart failure featured image
A Mayo first: Innovative transplant procedure saves patient’s life after heart failure
Tia R. Ford
June 25, 2025
(VIDEO) Hockey exec wins faceoff against heart issue featured image
(VIDEO) Hockey exec wins faceoff against heart issue
Jason Howland
April 9, 2025
A medical illustration of the heart in red and blue with a heart rhythm wave.
(VIDEO) Country rap musician Colt Ford shares his personal story of surviving a near-fatal heart attack
Marty Velasco Hames
March 11, 2025
‘I’m so happy we’re here:’ An unexpected diagnosis saves Rich Bugay’s life featured image
‘I’m so happy we’re here:’ An unexpected diagnosis saves Rich Bugay’s life
Megan Lakatos
June 7, 2024
A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom featured image
A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom
Tia R. Ford
February 29, 2024
Heart transplant patient finding motivation through competition, music and the Mayo Clinic community featured image
Heart transplant patient finding motivation through competition, music and the Mayo Clinic community
Tia R. Ford
February 22, 2024
A Valentine’s Day story of love, legacy and the gift of life featured image
A Valentine’s Day story of love, legacy and the gift of life
Marty Velasco Hames
February 13, 2024
Remarkable recovery after minimally invasive heart surgery featured image
Remarkable recovery after minimally invasive heart surgery
Mayo Clinic Staff
November 12, 2023
Ceramide testing reveals risk of heart attack featured image
Ceramide testing reveals risk of heart attack
C.J. Bahnsen
August 20, 2023

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