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We have wonderful news to share from the Philippin

We have wonderful news to share from the Philippines! Today Florentino Gonzalez will receive a very special birthday gift from CardioStart International & Edwards LifeSciences: a chance for a new life with a healthy heart! Florentino is a 48 year old Filipino forest ranger who is a loving husband and father to 5 children. He was unable to afford his double valve replacement surgery without financial assistance.

When CardioStart board member Dr. Farkas shared the good news a few days ago, Florentino said “Your kindness and help for me will remain for the rest of my life 🙏🙏🙏” We are so excited for Florentino and his family - and sending best wishes to his surgical team today as they perform this life-saving operation!

CardioStart volunteer Dr. Bode Falase (cardiothora

CardioStart volunteer Dr. Bode Falase (cardiothoracic surgeon and associate professor of surgery at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital) is hosting an online fundraiser and virtual colloquium tomorrow Saturday June 10th at noon EST. The link to register for this conversation on Zoom is in our bio and the topic will be “Leveraging Our Community Social Responsibility to Help Others”

CardioStart has made the difficult decision to pos

CardioStart has made the difficult decision to postpone our Brazil mission to later in 2022. This is primarily due to the local hospital being at capacity with COVID-19 patients, but is also in recognition of the updated travel recommendations from the CDC. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire country of Brazil as they continue to cope with the Omicron surge. As much as we wish to continue our training program in Macapá as soon as possible, we must do what’s best for the health of all.

Happy Valentine’s Day from CardioStart! We are r

Happy Valentine’s Day from CardioStart! We are raising funds today to cover expenses for upcoming surgery missions to heal broken hearts ❤️‍🩹 The link to donate is in our bio! #cardiostart #heartmonth #valentinesday #healbrokenhearts #heartsurgery #surgerymission #healthyheartsforeveryone

February is American Heart Month! This is an impor

February is American Heart Month! This is an important time to raise awareness on the importance of cardiac health and serve as a reminder for you and your loved ones to get an annual check up. Heart disease is the # 1 cause of death around the world, but it can be prevented by exercising, eating a healthy diet, and managing cholesterol and blood pressure. #AmericanHeartMonth #hearthealth #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #healthyheartsforeveryone

Do you know of any PICU nurses in need of an adven

Do you know of any PICU nurses in need of an adventure? CardioStart is excited to announce our first cardiac surgery training mission in a long time! We are heading to Macapá, Brazil from February 26 to March 8 to train and assist the local team in pediatric surgery. Check out the link in our bio to read more and apply today!

CardioStart volunteer Katelyn has just arrived in

CardioStart volunteer Katelyn has just arrived in Nepal to help us continue our important work in cardiac sonography education! Here she is with local cardiac surgeon Dr. Sampurna, taking in the sites of the ancient city of Bhaktapur.

We are looking for another experienced volunteer cardiac sonographer to continue this training program in early 2022 at the Nepal Korean Friendship Hospital, just outside of the capital city of Kathmandu. Hotel costs and some meals will be provided. A $1,000 airfare stipend is available for a volunteer who can stay for a full month. To apply, submit your CV using the Volunteer Interest Form on our website - link in bio!

CardioStart is seeking a volunteer nurse educator

CardioStart is seeking a volunteer nurse educator to virtually teach a month-long intensive course (for a few hours, once or twice a week) to help ICU nurses at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) better care for their patients after heart surgery. Although it's not required, we would love to find someone who wants to eventually volunteer on a CardioStart surgery mission to LASUTH to bring the teaching full-circle. Email info@cardiostart.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Dr. Rolando Rodriguez is hosting his 7th annual fi

Dr. Rolando Rodriguez is hosting his 7th annual fishing tournament fundraiser for CardioStart next month! All proceeds go directly towards future heart surgery missions in the places that need it most. If you are able, please join us in beautiful Pine Island, Florida! Link in bio.

Happy Nurses Week to all the hardworking, incredib

Happy Nurses Week to all the hardworking, incredible nurses out there! Especially after this past year, this week is an excellent opportunity to give thanks (or better yet, buy lunch!) for all the special nurses in your life. Special shout-out to the nurses who have volunteered their time, resources and hard work in support of successful CardioStart missions around the world.

Today is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! Heart

Today is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! Heart valve disease involves damage to one or more of the valves, which are crucial for effectively circulating blood around the body. Some types of this disease are not serious, but other types can lead to major complications and even death. On average, one in ten people who are 75 or older have moderate to severe valve disease. Heart Month is a great time to check in with your loved ones and encourage them to get a heart checkup! ♥️ #valvediseaseday #heartvalvedisease #heartmonth #healthyheartsforeveryone

Drs. Vinicius Nina and Rachel Haickel Nina are a m

Drs. Vinicius Nina and Rachel Haickel Nina are a married couple from Brazil who have volunteered together on three different CardioStart missions. Vinicius is a cardiothoracic surgeon and Rachel is a pediatric cardiologist, making them a match made in CardioStart heaven! We hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day 💝

The classic symptom everyone associates with a hea

The classic symptom everyone associates with a heart attack is sharp chest pain. But did you know that some people, including many women, do not experience chest pain at all? Women are more likely to have symptoms like back pain, indigestion and fainting, often making them think their heart attack is something else entirely. Know the symptoms and be sure take time this month to discuss heart disease with your loved ones!
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#heartmonth #heartdisease #cardiostart #healthyheartsforeveryone

February is not only Heart Month, it’s also Blac

February is not only Heart Month, it’s also Black History Month! And statistics show that Black men and women in America are at a greater risk for heart disease than any other group.

This month is an excellent reminder for everyone to review the ABCS of heart disease prevention with your loved ones:
A = Aspirin. Talk to your doctor to see if taking a low dose of aspirin is right for you.
B = Blood Pressure.
C = Cholesterol. Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked regularly and engage in aerobic exercise and a nutritious diet to keep them at healthy levels.
S = Stop smoking.

February is American Heart Month, which is observe

February is American Heart Month, which is observed to raise awareness on the importance of heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world, but prevention is possible through exercise, healthy diet, and management of cholesterol and blood pressure. #AmericanHeartMonth #hearthealth #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #healthyheartsforeveryone

Meet Yacarol, a sweet 7-year-old girl from Cabrera

Meet Yacarol, a sweet 7-year-old girl from Cabrera in the Dominican Republic who, like many of us, is anxiously awaiting the time when international travel can resume.

Yacarol has a mitral valve cleft and she will need heart surgery in order to grow up healthy. She continuously has cold symptoms, including a runny nose and fatigue. She is always much more tired than her sisters and other little children her age. She often has to take breaks from playing in order to rest. Yacarol's family does not have enough resources to pay for medical consultations, much less an expensive procedure like heart surgery.

CardioStart International is dedicated to building heart surgery programs in low-resource hospitals around the world, including the Dominican Republic. During our training missions, we only provide surgeries to individuals like Yacarol, who would never be able to afford surgery on their own.

The end of the year is a great time to give to 501(c)3 organizations for tax purposes, but it is also the time when CardioStart begins planning and making the difficult decisions about where our resources can best be spent. Your donations are greatly appreciated during this time and are crucial for mission planning. Even small donations can have a huge impact. Link to donate is in our bio.

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season and a happy New Year!

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Adamu is a young man from Abuja, Nigeria whose lif

Adamu is a young man from Abuja, Nigeria whose life is paralyzed by his heart condition. Every day, Adamu struggles to breathe. Sometimes he must spend a week straight sitting upright, unable to lay down even to sleep. He has constant trouble with his vision due to poor blood circulation. Often Adamu's heart beats so quickly and irregularly that he doesn't think he will survive another minute.

Adamu is desperate to further his education. He has lost countless job opportunities, but longs to have steady work so he will no longer be a burden on his family. He wants to be able to run, play sports, and be active like other young men. Adamu is a devoted uncle who loves his baby nephew, but worries he will not be able to watch him grow up. Adamu wants to one day start a family of his own, but none of this will be possible without a mitral valve replacement surgery for Adamu's heart.

This year has been incredibly tough for many people, all around the world. While resources have been funneled into fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, many other important causes have been left behind. CardioStart International is dedicated to improving access to cardiac surgery around the world, but especially in West Africa. We are looking forward to completing missions in 2021 and providing patients like Adamu with the promising futures they deserve.

Will you consider supporting CardioStart International this giving season? The funds we raise at this time of year directly affect the number of missions we can plan in 2021 when travel resumes.

Your donations are desperately needed as we move forward into a new year and get back on track towards our global mission of Healthy Hearts for Everyone.

Link to donate in bio. ♥️

#cardiostart #surgerymission #medicalmission #healthyheartsforeveryone #donate #fundraiser #nigeria #heartsurgery

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Repost from @worldheartday We had to share this amazing photo from @tinyheartsofmaldives - grade 1 students from Kaafu AEC making a socially distanced heart! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #WorldHeartDay

CardioStart board member Dr. Emily Farkas will be

CardioStart board member Dr. Emily Farkas will be a panelist tomorrow (9/22) for an important discussion about widespread disparities in global access to cardiovascular surgical care. Register for this CTSNet webinar using the link in bio!

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