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Teri's Story

A stinging pain in her chest sent Teri to the St. Mark's Hospital emergency room, where she found out heart surgery was her only option.

June 08, 2018
Teri smiles while wearing a collared blouse and hoop earrings.

Teri chose to go to St. Mark’s emergency room one day after feeling a stinging pain in her chest. The hospital discovered that Teri had an aortic dissection. Thanks to the determination of the surgeons, and the compassion of the nurses Teri is confident she will return to her normal life.

Published:
June 08, 2018
Location:
St. Mark's Hospital

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