Missing cat found - but whose cat? Oct 29, 2009
When our vet examined Annie, we learned she was older than Melody, had arthritis, a heart murmur, and was deaf as a post. But still, our impostor princess was lucky because she got to play her very best role: as Dan's cat. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Review of The MVPS Dysautonomia S... Oct 22, 2009
This book titled "The Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome/Dysautonomia Survival Guide" is an excellent source of education for those experiencing this common heart murmur ... If at least two symptoms are not present, the condition will likely not be diagnosed as a syndrome but as simple MVP heart murmur. (Suite101.com)
Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell Diagnosed With Swine Flu Oct 6, 2009
" They were scheduled to perform their new single, "Straight Through My Heart," from their This Is Us album, due Tuesday. An intimate fan-appreciation perfo 00003E38 rmance at PC Richard & Son Theater in New York scheduled for Tuesday night has also been postponed. It was unclear at press time how Littrell's diagnosis would impact the rest of the band's promotional schedule for this week. In 1998, Littrell, 34, underwent open-heart surgery to correct a lifelong heart murmur. According to the ,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Apraxia -- a world without words Sep 23, 2009
He had seizures and a heart murmur. "But they all healed by the time he left the hospital," said Mr. Barone, adding that he and his wife, Rachel, believe all the prayers of people in his and other churches played a role in those recoveries. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Our view: One reason for reform Sep 13, 2009
"It's just a huge burden. It's just really depressing to constantly carry that over your head," says Carr, who has hepatitis and what used to be called a heart murmur -- conditions that make individual insurance unaffordable. His position as an uninsured small-business worker is all too common. (Anchorage Daily News)
Krehbiel lecture to kick off fall season at Tarble Arts Center Sep 3, 2009
And in the eGallery is the painting installation stone black heart murmur by Icelandic artist Anna J;elsd;ttir. The installation will remain on exhibition through Oct. 9. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Uninsured locals eagerly awaiting health care reform Jul 21, 2009
"I have a heart murmur, thyroid growths on my ovaries and I have trouble with my legs but I still go to work," said 55-year old Evelyn Harp. Harp works two jobs, but with health insurance too high, she does not always get the medical treatment she needs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
This candidate counts too many legislators Jul 12, 2009
So I called and reached him on his cell phone as he walked through Presque Isle State Park, a daily three- or four-mile walk he takes to "reverse" a heart murmur he suffered through a few years ago ... " Our current setup of 253 lawmakers is considerably larger than similar-sized states (177 in Illinois and 132 in Ohio.) The total cost to taxpayers when all staff, offices and benefits are figured works out to more than $1 million per legislator. (I know I've written that before but still find it... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tragedy inspires woman to fight childhood obesity Jul 11, 2009
Warren said that by age 11, she had high blood pressure, a heart murmur and problems with her cholesterol. "I felt bad about myself. People used to talk about me. ... 'Oh, she got too much weight.' ". (CNN -- Health)
Fundraiser will help keep dogs and cats out of shelters in memory of one very special dog Jun 26, 2009
Ladybug also had chronic kidney disease, vestibular disease, often known as old dog disease, a heart murmur, and cataracts in both eyes. But none of her problems stopped Kingston residents Marlo Manning and her husband, Ed Foley, from adopting Ladybug from the Kingston Animal Shelter. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Henry King, 89, one of last prosecutors at Nuremberg May 15, 2009
A heart murmur kept him out of the military in World War II. He received his law degree from Yale in 1943. Soon after, while he was working at a New York law firm, he became bored. (Boston Globe)
LETTERS: NCT, May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009
I had a heart murmur problem and within days, I was talking to a heart surgeon. He suggested replacement of a mitral valve and asked when I would like to go in for the procedure. (North County Times)
Could a Dog Improve Your Life and Tax Bill? May 4, 2009
He suffered from a heart murmur for many years and as he got older his heart problems worsened. Any time he needed an EKG, x-ray or new medication, my wallet, heart and mind were open to the possibility that it could extend our time together. (Townhall.com)
Generosity of humans saves blind dog's life Apr 17, 2009
Hope, seen here, was born blind, hard of hearing and had to undergo surgery for a heart murmur ... But tragedy struck again when during a medical exam, Hope was found to have a "massive heart murmur." Her only option was open heart surgery -- a procedure which would cost between 6,000 to 8,000. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Horse starved to death, more seized Apr 8, 2009
Most recently, a pony suffering from pneumonia and a heart murmur died in veterinary care evidence enough, defense attorney Stephen Strosnider conceded, to prevent Garrett's recovery of 40 other animals seized March 17 by Waynesboro police. Police raided Garrett's farm several days after authorities charged him with one count of animal cruelty for the death of another pony. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Mental Health Awareness Mar 17, 2009
He had health issues when he was born, such as paralized vocal cords, a heart murmur and when he ate, the food went into his lungs. At 6 months, he was attached to a heart monitor, had medication for reflux and had ear infections. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Schenker back in politics Mar 17, 2009
A minor heart murmur kept him awake nights, he said, from early 2004 to early 2005, he said. "I was having trouble getting any real sleep,'' he said. The week before he decided against a second term as county executive, Schenker said he told his wife, Terry, "If I run again, you'll probably be a widow. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gophers recruit gets good news: Tumor benign Feb 24, 2009
One of the top recruits in Minnesota's heralded 2008 class, Maresh was preparing to join the team last summer when doctors discovered a heart murmur. He underwent surgery June 26 to repair his aortic valve. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Help keeps Cheryl and Ruth Bolt happy at home Feb 12, 2009
She had a heart murmur as a child, which improved as she grew (she was only 3 lb. 5 oz. at birth). Until last year she had never been in the hospital. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
