Cardiology

After surviving cardiac arrest and several mini-strokes, Lissette Caro thanks Broward Health for helping her reclaim an active life with her family.

Bioengineer Mike Shenkin was working on a medical device at Broward Health Medical Center when his routine day took a sudden turn—he unexpectedly collapsed.

More than 48 hours after initially collapsing and still unable to move, Dan managed to call out to Siri, a voice activation feature on Apple’s iPhone that dialed his daughter Victoria for him.

Patty Ramsaroop, a 47-year-old mother and independent insurance agency owner, faced a turning point when two simultaneous medical emergencies highlighted the importance of prioritizing her health amid her busy life.

When heart disease impacted Anjanee Mahabir and her mother, they found life-saving care at Broward Health, where advanced cardiac expertise and a compassionate team transformed their health journeys.

On August 12, 2023, Shams Lakhdhir collapsed from cardiac arrest during a routine run along A1A, caused by multi-vessel coronary artery disease. This unexpected event became a turning point in his life.

Michael Carroll, a 60-year-old Coral Springs resident, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in June 2022 and said his first symptoms came and went.

Tony Chin, 47, was teaching at the Coral Springs Fire Academy on October 30, 2020, when a co-worker noticed that he looked sick.

Margaret felt discomfort for days, briefly relieved by a change in her blood pressure medicine. But two days before her 63rd birthday, she experienced chest fullness again.

Angel Gonzalez was driving near Broward Health Coral Springs when he felt discomfort in his chest. He pulled into the hospital's parking lot feeling dizzy and nauseous, and stumbled toward the ER.

Bruce Davis, 73, was at home when he started feeling unwell. The Parkland resident remained home for several days while he was experiencing shortness of breath, diarrhea and sweating.

In 2019, the 66-year-old Cathy Buchta was ready to retire from her career in physical therapy, travel with her husband and spend more time with their children and grandchildren.

The pain in Christopher Watts' chest wouldn't go away. For a few months, the uncomfortable, shortness of breath would linger for about 10 minutes and then subside.

Gerald Thixon was hard at work one afternoon when he began experiencing painful discomfort in his back. At first, Gerald attributed the pain to the physical demands of his job as a general contractor.

Jeffrey Skimming, a pediatric cardiologist who enjoys living an active lifestyle, doesn’t remember much about the day he had a heart attack.

Jo Ann Perreault knows what it takes to live a heart-healthy lifestyle while living with diabetes. A clinical dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Broward Health Coral Springs, Perreault has Type 1 diabetes.