Mayo Clinic Minute – The difference in brain aneurysms

Mayo Clinic Minute – The difference in brain aneurysms Each year, nearly half a million people worldwide die from brain aneurysms. In the U.S., an estimated 6.7 million people have an unruptured brain aneurysm, which means about 1 in 50 people might have one. A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral aneurysm, is a bulge…

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Understanding Organ Donation

Being an organ, eye, and tissue donor is a generous decision that can be a lifesaver for up to 75 people. If you’ve ever considered organ donation, but had concerns, learn more from Julie K. Heimbach, M.D., transplant surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. 0:12 – Why is organ donation important? 0:28 – What types…

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POTS patient now working where she was diagnosed

When Jenna Rose started experiencing frequent fainting episodes and other unusual symptoms, she put high school on pause and came to Mayo Clinic seeking answers. Nine years later, Jenna joined Mayo Clinic to help patients like her get on the path to healing.   Jan. 6, 2015, started like any other day for Jenna Rose, but…

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