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Saved by a Stranger: Mystery bystander saves a life with CPR

It’s a crisp Monday morning in Gresham, Oregon, and the sun has yet to crest the horizon. James Munson, 42, heads out the door, hops on his bike and starts his daily 7-mile ride to work. Along the Springwater Corridor Trail he rides, flanked by damp ferns, quiet woods, sleepy creatures, and the stillness of dawn.

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Leaky Heart Valve Takes Road Cyclist Down a New Course

An avid cyclist, Peter Tuenge was surprised to find out he had a heart valve condition that needed surgery. The grit and determination he honed on his bike drove him to find Dr. Thomas Molloy, who offered him a robotic surgery repair that meant a shorter recovery.

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Don't Take a Holiday from Exercise

When the holiday rush is in full gear, there's plenty to do — from attending gatherings to tracking down last-minute gifts. No wonder you might struggle to stick to your exercise regimen, like a lot of us do this time of year.

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Heart Patient Donates Retirement Account

A lot of people imagine philanthropy is just for the rich and famous. But one Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center patient begs to differ.

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Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery: Video

Dr. Thomas Molloy from Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center explains mitral insufficiency and minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery for patients. Visit Dr. Molloy’s profile here See how Dr. Molloy helped this patient with mitral insufficiency One of the most common problems we treat is mitral insufficiency.

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