American Heart Month

In honor of American Heart Month, this special episode of OSF HealthCare Accelerated looks back at three powerful stories that highlight just how far cardiovascular care has come, and where it’s headed next. We revisit a conversation about the role of AI in personalized medicine, exploring how new technology is helping clinicians identify people at risk for familial hypercholesterolemia long before symptoms appear. We also return to the remarkable case of a toddler whose life was saved thanks to the groundbreaking use of the extravascular implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator — a global first that is reshaping what’s possible for young patients. Finally, we highlight the leading-edge work behind 4D beating heart models, a major advancement that gives surgeons unprecedented insight as they prepare for complex procedures. Through these stories, hosted by Shelli Dankoff, you’ll get an inside look at how innovation, collaboration and compassion continue to drive the future of heart care across OSF HealthCare.Connect with us at www.osfhealthcare.org/accelerated