A Rare Diagnosis That Saved His Life: Manuel’s Story of Loss, Survival, and a Second Chance
Release Date: 12/11/2025
Happy Holidays thanks to a Heart Transplant
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Robert Frias was extremely sick- a heart transplant changed his life. He's here with his doctors to reveal what it's like to go through a transplant and discuss his quality of life on the other side.
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A Rare Diagnosis That Saved His Life: Manuel’s Story of Loss, Survival, and a Second Chance
All Things Heart
Manuel Romo lost his twin brother, sister, and mother to a genetic condition no one knew they had. Years later, a new diagnosis and lifesaving heart surgery revealed the true cause—and gave him a future. Manuel joins specialists from The University of Kansas Health System to discuss Loeys-Dietz syndrome, monitoring hidden heart risks, and the importance of speaking up, getting checked, and listening to the people who love you.
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Bridging the Distance: How Rural Kansas Patients Get Lifesaving Care at Home
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For patients living hours from specialty clinics, the Care Collaborative is transforming access to heart, stroke, and chronic disease care across rural Kansas. Through remote monitoring, real-time guidance, and daily support, patients like Vern Becker are staying healthier without long travel. Alexis Del Cid talks with Vern, his care team, and leaders behind this groundbreaking program.
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GLP-1 Medicine for Cardiac Care
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She underwent open heart surgery for a rare heart defect. Now doctors prescribed her GLP1-meds. But it’s not to lose weight. We explore how these drugs are being used for cardiac care.
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Mom with Racing Heartbeat gets Life Saving Procedure- SVT
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A young mom running on adrenaline and caffeine learned there her racing heart wasn’t just lifestyle- it was a medical issue. She got her rhythm back on track with a cardiac ablation
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A cardiovascular nurse’s own heart journey
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No warnings, no symptoms so thank goodness she so giving! Meet the nurse whose routine blood donation saved her life.
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Heart Valve Replacement
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He’s not even 30 — and he’s already on his second heart valve replacement. But this time, there’s no open-heart surgery. Step inside the cath lab and see how doctors at The University of Kansas Health System are using advanced, minimally invasive techniques to give patients a second chance at life — without ever opening the chest.
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The World’s Smallest Pacemaker: How It's Helping Breast Cancer Patients
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She already had a pacemaker, then came a double mastectomy. Now, meet a woman with one of the world’s smallest pacemakers — and learn why this tiny device is making a big difference after breast cancer surgery.
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Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
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A patient’s persistent pelvic pain found a name: Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. With proper diagnosis came real relief—and the chance to reclaim the life she thought she’d lost. Learn about her treatment and the life she leads today.
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Treating Heart Failure and Cancer at the Same Time
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Meet an inspiring patient battling both heart failure and cancer at The University of Kansas Health System. He’s now had an “L-VAD” for seven years that helps blood pump through his heart. Learn how his medical team is working to improve his quality of life for years to come.
info_outlineManuel Romo lost his twin brother, sister, and mother to a genetic condition no one knew they had. Years later, a new diagnosis and lifesaving heart surgery revealed the true cause—and gave him a future. Manuel joins specialists from The University of Kansas Health System to discuss Loeys-Dietz syndrome, monitoring hidden heart risks, and the importance of speaking up, getting checked, and listening to the people who love you.