Reporter undergoes double heart valve surgery ordeal
Arthur H. Rotstein, AP Tucson correspondent, recounts his two valve replacement surgeries in 1986 and 1987, the complications, rehab, and emotional journey from reporter to patient, including interactions with Dr. Copeland and the UA Medical Center team.
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Tucson
Ariz
America
Montrose
Airedale
Associated Press
Jack G. Copeland
University of Arizona Medical Center
Edward B. Diethrich
Phoenix
Copeland
Bernadette Chaureuz
UMC
New heart drug TPA to aid heart attack patients in Frederick
Frederick cardiologists begin using tissue plasminogen activator within six hours of heart attack onset. TPA dissolves clots quickly but must be given intravenously early. effectiveness drops after six hours and sooner offers best chances of returning to normal life. Trade name Activase. cost compares unfavorably to streptokinase outside early window.
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Debby
Becky
Chicago
Copeland
Ms. Chayrez
Associated Press
Phoenix
Manis
Frederick
Federal Food and Drug Administration
John Vitarello
Vitarello
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Dm Vitarello
Baltimore woman tells her story of AIDS
Baltimore woman Tema Luft, 35, spoke alongside Secretary Bowen and Bill Travis about AIDS. Luft revealed she contracted HIV via a two-year sexual relationship, urging education as the key weapon against the disease. She described delayed diagnosis and fears doctors may overlook AIDS in patients with vague symptoms.
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Baltimore
Washington
Tema Luft
Luft
ARC
Bill Travis
Otis R. Bowen
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Ms. Luft
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