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Family Heart Health Crisis Sparks Urgent Testing Awareness

12/13/2025

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Kevin Murray, a Tampa resident, nearly died from an undiagnosed condition in 2003, underscoring the importance of cardiac health.
After a clear cardiac CT scan in 2021, he urged his brother Patrick to take the same test, revealing significant blockages requiring immediate surgery.
The Murray family then underwent testing, leading to multiple diagnoses of advanced heart disease, and Dr. Mark Russo notes family history is a key risk factor.

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Story summary

Kevin Murray, a Tampa resident, nearly died from an undiagnosed condition in 2003, underscoring the importance of cardiac health.
After a clear cardiac CT scan in 2021, he urged his brother Patrick to take the same test, revealing significant blockages requiring immediate surgery.
The Murray family then underwent testing, leading to multiple diagnoses of advanced heart disease, and Dr. Mark Russo notes family history is a key risk factor.