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Heart Transplant Story from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

onlyohiostate.osu.edu — “Learn about Wendell, a heart transplant patient from The Ohio State University Medical Center. Read his story and watch videos about his experience getting a heart transplant.” View full resource at onlyohiostate.osu.edu

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Three hearts beating, one man living: Kingwood man recovers from second heart transplant - Your Houston News: Atascocita News

yourhoustonnews.com — “Kevin Spencer has asked himself the question many times: How many chances at life does one person deserve?” View full resource at yourhoustonnews.com

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Interesting story about Kevin Spencer, a Kingwood man who just received his second #heart #transplant at THI. http://t.co/yOnGm1GY

By the numbers: Heart transplants in the US - Topix

topix.com — “By the numbers: Heart transplants in the US - Topix” View full resource at topix.com

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10 Post-Heart Transplant Tips For Dick Cheney - Heart Health Center - Everyday Health

everydayhealth.com — “Former Vice-President Dick Cheney had heart transplant surgery on Saturday, after a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) kept him and his failing heart alive for more than 20 months. Here's some advice for a speedy recovery.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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AP News: Cheney Heart Transplant Could Add Years

m.apnews.com — “AP News: Cheney Heart Transplant Could Add Years” View full resource at m.apnews.com

Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 12:55 pm By:

Jeff Matthews Doctor, Surgeon, and Physician

Cheney did nit jump the queue - nuce video piece featuring members of the UChicago heart team http://t.co/inC3ElvS

Cheney able to stand after heart transplant surgery - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Vice President Dick Cheney is doing well after undergoing heart transplant surgery over the weekend, a spokeswoman for his family said on Monday. The 71-year-old, who wielded considerable power as vice president during George W. Bush's presidency from 2001 to 2009, was still in the intensive care unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. His wife and daughters were with him. "He is awake, and talking and even was able to stand ” View full resource at news.yahoo.com

Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 1:42 am By:

Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

Cheney able to stand after heart transplant surgery - YAHOO! http://t.co/c6Fr0DJh #health

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Cheney's Heart Makes Him a Million Dollar Man - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “(MedPage Today) -- Keeping former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart beating probably will cost the healthcare system at least a million dollars, cardiac transplantation experts told MedPage Today.” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Cheney's Heart Makes Him a Million Dollar Man: (MedPage Today) -- Keeping former Vice President Dick Cheney's he... http://t.co/xT4cHUa8

Cheney Heart Transplant a Recent Decision - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “Former Vice President Dick Cheney had been living fairly comfortably with a mechanical heart pump, but decided recently to agree to a heart transplant if one were offered, his doctor said.” View full resource at nytimes.com

Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 8:42 pm By:

TexasHeartInstitute Hospital and Cardiology

Former Vice President Dick Cheney discusses possibility of #heart transplant w/ comments from THI's Dr Frazier. http://t.co/iKkQqEFq

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Dick Cheney: Are heart transplants unusual for older patients? - latimes.com

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Cheney's Heart Transplant Gives Extra 5-10 Years, Says Top Cardiologist

newsmaxhealth.com — “The heart transplant that Dick Cheney underwent on Saturday not only saved his life, but also will enable the 71-year-old former vice president to live at least another 5-10 years, says renowned transplant cardiologist Chauncey Crandall, M.D.” View full resource at newsmaxhealth.com

Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 6:28 pm By:

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Cheney's Heart Transplant Gives Health care reform new meaning. http://t.co/P82hELfu via @NewsmaxHealth

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Cheney Transplant Turns Focus to Age and HF Treatments - Heart Health Center - Everyday Health

everydayhealth.com — “Former Vice President Dick Cheney has become the face of heart failure, heightening awareness of transplants and cardiac care.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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Overall health, not age, key to success of Cheney's heart transplant - USATODAY.com

yourlife.usatoday.com — “Former vice president Dick Cheney may be 71, but he's far from the oldest person to receive a heart transplant, experts say.” View full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com

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Overall health, not age, key to Cheney's transplant success: Former vice president Dick Cheney may be 71, but he... http://t.co/eDRLg1uR

Cheney Transplant No Longer Uncommon « The Rare Gift: Organ transplant stories, news and innovations

transplantblog.barnesjewish.org — “Cheney Transplant No Longer Uncommon « The Rare Gift: Organ transplant stories, news and innovations” View full resource at transplantblog.barnesjewish.org

Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 4:22 pm By:

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Dick Cheney is over age 70. Is that too old to get a heart transplant? Here's what our heart transplant docs say: http://t.co/yYbVcUwm

Dick Cheney's heart transplant at 71 spurs age debate - HealthPop - CBS News

cbsnews.com — “Ethicists and doctors debate former Vice President's transplant at older age Read more by CBS News Staff on CBS News' HealthPop.” View full resource at cbsnews.com

Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 4:03 pm By:

Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

Dick Cheney's heart transplant at 71 spurs age debate - CBS News http://t.co/X8sNQLak #health