I am a physician in Northern California. I was diagnosed with primary AL Amyloidosis in June 2008 and underwent a heart transplant at Stanford in August of 2008. I then had an autologous stem cell transplant in March of 2009 in an attempt to control my amyloidosis. I am married to Barbie and have four children.
The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery was formed to organize and centralize the various surgical centers concerned with patient outcomes, techniques, and progessive development of less invasive forms of heart surgery. Formed on May 31, 1997 by the participants of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at the Palais Des Congres, Paris France, the new...
I worked as a cardiovascular nurse specialist for more than 20 years. I have a passion to share how the choices we make each day determines what our tomorrows will become. Adopting a more healthy lifestyle can prevent so many cardiac problems.
I had open heart surgery as a child to correct a congenital heart defect. I also have a strong family history of coronary artery disease. So, I am...
I am a first-time mom at 40 and a full-time college professor of Communication Studies. I also coach an intercollegiate Speech and Debate team. My daughter was born 7.5 weeks early due to preeclampsia. She had no health problems and was able to come home after only three weeks in the NICU. At six weeks old, she was having some respiratory problems and tested positive for...
I am a stage III breast cancer "thriver" and Registered Nurse who loves helping anyone who wants my help.
As a cardiac nurse, I always lived a pretty clean life, but after my diagnosis in 2005, I took the "clean" to a new level, eliminating animal-based foods from my diet and doing extensive research on how to avoid another brush with cancer by adopting a...
I retired as an Emergency Physician after suffering a cardiac event resulting in the placement of a cardiac stent. This wake up call resulted in me changing my lifestyl. I went through a gret cardiac rehabilitation program.I now exercise regularly and have lost 20 pounds. I eat much healthier. I am proud that my colesterol is 108 with the help of lipitor and Zettia.
I have more time to...
Marta Montenegro, MF, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Marta Montenegro has been inspiring people to live healthy lives by giving them the tools and strength to find oneâ??s inner athlete. Inspired by her fatherâ??s last words to her, â??Find your victory,â?? she dedicated herself to living a healthy lifestyle and sharing her personal journey with others. This spring she launched her...
