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Bariatric surgery paves way for heart transplant after end-stage heart failure 
Laura Tedesco
February 13, 2026

With a failing heart and little hope of healing, Alan Lewis sunk into depression, gaining 330 pounds. After he came to Mayo, bariatric surgery enabled[...]

Serving the Underserved in Bolivia featured image
Serving the Underserved in Bolivia
Joel Streed
October 23, 2018
The Heartbeat Goes on for Dave Andros After Cardiac Arrest featured image
The Heartbeat Goes on for Dave Andros After Cardiac Arrest
Joel Streed
August 1, 2018
Full-Spectrum Care for a Complex Heart Condition featured image
Full-Spectrum Care for a Complex Heart Condition
Joel Streed
June 27, 2018
Routine Checkup Leads to Lifesaving Heart Surgery featured image
Routine Checkup Leads to Lifesaving Heart Surgery
Joel Streed
June 13, 2018
A Healthier Heart and Renewed Zest for Life After Bariatric Surgery featured image
A Healthier Heart and Renewed Zest for Life After Bariatric Surgery
Joel Streed
May 18, 2018
Settling on a Steady Heart Rhythm featured image
Settling on a Steady Heart Rhythm
Joel Streed
April 9, 2018
Complex Heart Surgery Keeps Panama Native on the Greens featured image
Complex Heart Surgery Keeps Panama Native on the Greens
Joel Streed
December 11, 2017
Breathing Easier After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery featured image
Breathing Easier After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Joel Streed
November 7, 2017
Rough Beginnings, Now Running: 12-year-old’s Dream Comes True featured image
Rough Beginnings, Now Running: 12-year-old’s Dream Comes True
Joel Streed
October 30, 2017
Open-Heart Surgery Achieves Success Without Blood Transfusions featured image
Open-Heart Surgery Achieves Success Without Blood Transfusions
Joel Streed
October 26, 2017
Novel Stem Cell Treatment Means New Lease on Life featured image
Novel Stem Cell Treatment Means New Lease on Life
Joel Streed
August 14, 2017
Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery and a Return to an Active Life featured image
Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery and a Return to an Active Life
Joel Streed
June 23, 2017

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