Cardiac care keeps improving. We should know. We're improving it.

Video Feature: Frank Sellke, MD, Lifespan's chief of the division of cardiothoracic surgery To watch this video, you will need Adobe Flash installed on your computer. Download it for free at Adobe.com. Cardiac research spotlight More about Frank Sellke, MD Video Feature: George McKendall, MD Video Feature: Barbara Roberts MD Patient Story: Lance Eskelund Learn what it took to keep one of our patient's heart beating, and how he beat the odds. Read Lance's story Patient Story: John Richards A family effort, led by Alex the dog, helped save John Richards' life. Read his story

Heart disease is the number one health problem for both men and women. Today there are more ways than ever to both prevent and treat this debilitating and deadly condition. Few hospitals in the country can match the experience and talent of our doctors and staff.

Frank Sellke, MD, FACS, is Lifespan's new chief of the division of cardiothoracic surgery.
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Resources

• Flip through our online health encyclopedia
• Heart healthy articles and tips: heart disease, exercise, stroke and more
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• FREE Heart Healthy Recipes booklet
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Watch and Learn: Video Features

• How to Keep from Breaking Your Heart
  by Barbara Roberts, MD
• Cholesterol and Your Heart:
  What You Need to Know
  by Marilyn Weigner, MD
• More online videos

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• How does cardiac care at Lifespan hospitals compare with other hospitals? Find out here
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