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Heart Matters January 2010 Congressman Tim Walz (fourth from left) celebrates $250,000 congressional appropriation with New Ulm residents Heart of New Ulm Secures $250,000 in Federal Funding to Promote Healthy Lifestyles On January 8, New Ulm Medical Center and Heart of New Ulm staff hosted U.S. Congressman Tim Walz and staff from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office to thank them for their work in helping to secure $250,000 in congressional appropriations for the Heart of New Ulm project. Walz, Klobuchar, U.S. Senator Al Franken and U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum were all vital in helping to secure the funding. The appropriation will be used to support local lifestyle programs that target improvements in fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity and weight management. According to a press release, a third of New Ulm residents are at risk for developing diabetes. This funding will be used to reduce risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. The Heart of New Ulm project is designed to reduce the number of heart attacks in the New Ulm area over the next 10 years and improve the health of the community. The Heart of New Ulm is a collaborative partnership of MHIF, Allina Hospitals & Clinics, the New Ulm Medical Center and the New Ulm Community. Raymond Plank Makes Transformational Gift for Educational Programming at MHIF Raymond Plank MHIF employees (from left) Terri Hanson, DeShaune Poe and Deanna Bulthuis MHIF Employees Give Back In November, MHIF held its annual employee giving campaign and food drive. Employees committed more than $17,000 for community organizations, and donated 300 pounds of food to the Emergency Food Shelf Network. Thank you to all of the employees who participated! Raymond Plank, founder and chairman emeritus of the Houston-based Apache Corporation and first chair of MHIF’s Board of Directors, has committed $500,000 to establish the Raymond Plank Education Fund at MHIF. We wish to extend sincere thanks to Mr. Plank for his generosity and leadership. Physician’s Corner REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! David S. Feldman, MD is a cardiologist at the Minneapolis Heart Institute® and specializes in heart and lung transplantation and heart failure. Dr. Feldman is a world-renowned expert in the field of heart failure and transplantation. His research interests include: investigational pharmacology for improvement of heart function and the use of left ventricular assist devices in heart failure patients. Q: A friend was recently diagnosed with heart failure. What does this mean? A: Despite the way it sounds, heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. Heart failure is a common condition that develops slowly as the heart muscle weakens and needs to work harder to keep blood flowing through the body. Heart failure develops following injury to the heart such as the damage caused by a heart attack, long-term high blood pressure, or an abnormality of one of the heart valves. Some common symptoms of heart failure include: difficulty breathing, fatigue and exercise intolerance, and frequent coughing. There are many options for patients diagnosed with heart failure. Check with your cardiologist to learn what might be best for you. Day 1 CME Program Thursday, April 29, 2010, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Day 2 Think Tank Friday, April 30, 2010, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Women and Heart Disease: A Summit to Eliminate Untimely Deaths in Women A summit to identify and address gender inequalities in care for women with heart disease. A groundbreaking regional initiative with Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota. Honorary Chair: Mary Pawlenty, JD First Lady of Minnesota Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Zane Grey, MD Minneapolis Heart Institute® Sharonne Hayes, MD Mayo Clinic Ruth Lindquist, PhD, RN University of Minnesota For more information or to register, visit www.mplsheart.org/women MHIF Welcomes Susan Fink MHIF is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Fink as vice president of External Relations. Joining the team on February 15, Fink will oversee the development, communications and public relations functions of the Foundation. Fink comes to MHIF from the American Refugee Committee where she served as major gifts and public affairs manager for more than five years. Prior to her tenure at ARC, Fink worked in community-based public health and service sectors, both in management and as a provider of clinical therapy. Ms. Fink was born and raised in Europe and speaks fluent German. She studied International Business at Schiller International University in Heidelberg and at George Washington University, and Industrial and Organization Psychology at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. She earned an MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Webster University in New Mexico. Susan resides in Plymouth with her husband, Timothy McCall, an executive at General Mills. Susan Fink with her dog, Guinness New Year, New Lease on Life: MHIF Valve Study Gives Patient a Second Chance Judith Taylor has a long list of things she wants to do in 2010: complete her Master’s degree, circumnavigate Lake Superior by sailboat, and volunteer as an English as a foreign language tutor to new immigrants. Just a few short months ago, Taylor was not sure any of this would be possible. In 2007, Taylor learned that she had a bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital disease that affects about two percent of the population. “I was taken completely by surprise. I am an active person. I sail. I go to Jazzercise and Zumba [Latin dance aerobics]. I even ran a 10k.” By June 2009, Taylor’s condition was starting to affect her. She felt tired and realized she was starting to redefine what felt “normal” for her. When she went in for her annual echocardiogram, she found out that her disease had progressed and that she would need surgery within the year. “At that time, I was attending a clinic where I couldn’t get the answers I needed. I was told to restrict my activities but was never told what that meant.” In August, Taylor and her husband decided to sail Lake Superior to northwestern Ontario to attend the Red Rock Folk Festival. After sailing such a great distance, Taylor had no idea that a dance would be the event that would put her in the hospital. “I got up to do a circle dance and sat down feeling bad. Before I knew it, I was in a Canadian hospital. They had me.” She was advised that she needed surgery as soon as possible. Before she had left for Canada, Taylor had transferred her records to the Minneapolis Heart Institute® and was able to get an appointment with interventional cardiologist, Michael R. Mooney, MD, upon her return. “The experience was a complete 180,” she said. “I felt so confident that I was in the right place.” During her visit, Taylor was presented the option of being a part of the TRIFECTA study at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, which was evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Trifecta heart valve replacement manufactured by St. Jude Medical, Inc. “The valve, which is made from animal tissue, is thicker, more durable, and has no stitching which makes it less likely to come apart,” said Peg Demmer, RN, senior research nurse clinician at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Judith Taylor and Vib R. Kshettry, MD One of the most important benefits to Taylor was that unlike other valve replacement options, she would not need to be on blood thinners for the rest of her life. “Blood thinners are not compatible with wilderness sailing!” she said. “It was crystal clear that this was the best option for me.” On August 21, Taylor had the Trifecta valve implanted by Vib R. Kshettry, MD, cardio-thoracic surgeon at the Minneapolis Heart Institute®. Today, Taylor is experiencing no complications and feels great. In fact, she is doing so well that her cardiovascular rehabilitation was cut short in favor of her returning to Zumba and Jazzercise. Dr. Kshettry said, “We are so grateful that patients like Judith decide to participate in research. It is only through research that we can advance science and offer the newest and best technology to patients.” “Without research, how are you ever going to move forward?” Taylor said. “I feel like the luckiest person ever. One hundred years ago my family would be planning my funeral.” Instead, they are now planning how to make the best of the many years she has left. MHIF is among the top three centers in the United States for lowest complications with the Trifecta valve among 22 centers chosen for the clinical trial. Dr. Kshettry has been asked to do a teaching video to educate other physicians on the procedure. Did you know? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. If this sounds like a lot to you, split it up in to more manageable chunks. Try going for three brisk ten-minute walks a day, five days a week. NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID 920 East 28th Street, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55407 MINNEAPOLIS, MN PERMIT NO. 3298 The Face of Heart Disease Name: Kurt Age: 53 Condition: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Status: Excited for a new decade of promise and good health and looking forward to his 54th birthday! Subscription Information Stay up-to-date with the latest heart healthy news. For a subscription to Heart Matters, or for information on making a financial contribution, contact Meghan Bethke at 612-863-5410 or [email protected]. Breakfast Taco on the Go 2 corn tortillas 1 tbsp salsa 2 tbsp shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute, such as Egg Beaters Top tortillas with salsa and cheese. Heat in the microwave until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Meanwhile coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook over medium heat, add egg substitute and cook, stirring, until the eggs are cooked through, about 90 seconds. Divide the scrambled egg between the tacos. Nutrition information: 153 calories, 2 g fat, 17 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber Upcoming Events In Touch with Heart Health Screening: Take Steps to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke February 20 and 22 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1720 E. Minnehaha Pkwy., Minneapolis. Day 1: Cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screening. Day 2: Heart Health Presentations and Displays. Cost is $40 for both days. Pre-registration is required. For information: www.mplsheart.org. To schedule a screening appointment, call 612-863-3979. Women and Heart Disease: A Summit to Eliminate Untimely Deaths in Women April 29-30 at the Marquette Hotel Minneapolis. For more information or to register, visit www.mplsheart.org/women. Contact Eva Kovacs at [email protected] or 612-863-1657. 2010 MHIF Summer Research Internship Program June-August, 2010 at MHIF. Physicians and research staff members mentor premed and other health profession undergrads in this outstanding and highly competitive program. Application due February 7. Visit www.mplsheart.org/internship for more information. Women’s Only Cardiac Support Group 6:30-8:00 p.m. Mondays in the Minneapolis Heart Institute® lobby. Weekly program for women to provide support, encouragement and helpful information on improving heart health. Everyone is welcome and parking is validated. Contact Denise Windenburg at [email protected] or 612-863-3816.