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Twin Cities' First-Of-Its-Kind Heart Rehab Helps Patients Through Educational Program
"We're here to give tools and build that self-confidence," Heart Rehab Manager Erin Cuta said. "And that's what cardiac rehab is all about."
February 24, 2025 / 6:04 AM CST
Steven Youngs never had a heart attack, but he was close.
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"I had a tight band go across my chest, and I said, 'uh oh,'" Youngs said.
A trip to the doctor last summer confirmed a massive blockage. "I'm proud owner now of a 4-millimeter by 14-millimeter stent to my widow maker, 95% blocked. Basically, I was a heart attack waiting to happen," Youngs said. The scare was a bit of a wake-up call. Heart disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined. Youngs was grateful for the catch but didn't know where to turn next.
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