Navy Veteran Calvin Leon Graham became the youngest World War II soldier at the age of 12, and the youngest recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Doctors often stop a patient’s heart during a major cardiac surgery. In this situation, a perfusionist operates a heart-lung bypass machine. The machine supplies needed blood and oxygen to the patient, whose heart is on hiatus.
“Take your mess and make it your message.” This adage resonates deeply with my experience growing up as the daughter of one of America's Veterans, a World War II father who suffered from PTSD.
Coast Guard Veteran the first patient in the state of Texas to receive a new leadless pacemaker implant designed to regulate his heart.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Lt. Cmdr. George Gay, who was the sole survivor of the USS Hornet-based planes during the Battle of Midway.
This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran Jay Vargas, who received a Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart for action in Vietnam.
Greg Amira, Purple Heart Iraq Veteran and 9/11 survivor, became the 900,000th Veteran to join the Million Veteran Program.
The Million Veteran Program (MVP) identifies ways to positively impact Veteran health. Save these links for a healthier you.
Many Americans are at risk for heart disease and stroke. Many of the major risk factors for these problems can be prevented and controlled.
VA and Evidation encourage Veteran enrollment in a free, app-based program that helps educate Veterans about their heart health.
MVP’s research informs personalized care for Veterans, supporting whole health and beyond.
The VA hub-and-spoke TeleCardiology model ensures Veterans receive timely specialized cardiovascular care