Those in charge of the program say their efforts address language barrier concerns with a growing population in North Texas.
DALLAS — Wayne Germano is from El Paso and comes to Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital in Dallas once a month for check-ups. It's been eight months since his heart transplant in late July. He had a number of other medical options but it was a special connection that brought him to Dallas.
"We consider ourselves family. But this connection, this feeling, is stronger when you meet with someone from your own country," said Rafael, cardiac surgeon and medical director for the institute. Rafael tells WFAA that a staggering 42% of Hispanic women and 52% of Hispanic men die of cardiovascular disease. Germano received his new heart one week after being put on the list. Early last year, he was feeling lethargic, had edema in his legs, and could not even go down the stairs.
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