Patient Stories
Each story is different, but all share a common message: heart recovery is possible. Learn more about the people who returned home with their native hearts.
Stories of Heart Recovery
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Surviving a Heart Attack While Surfing
After three days of support, Bob Kiefer’s heart function returned to normal.
Treatment With the Impella® Heart Pump Helps Helmstedt Man Recover
Ralf Rohrbeck survives heart attack and now enjoys a new life in Helmstedt.
Impella® Heart Pump Enables Heart Recovery in Lucerne Patient
Because of the Impella heart pump, Anneke and her husband are back to enjoying cycling and going on holiday.
Mother of Two Survives Heart Attack
After two days of support, the Impella® heart pump was removed and Jennifer Guess was discharged home days later.
Enjoying Life in Berlin Again Thanks to the Impella® Heart Pump
Franziska Bleis recovered from myocarditis with the support of Impella heart pumps.
After Being Turned Down for Surgery, John Fisher Was Introduced To Protected PCI
Today, John’s heart function is normal (55%) and he has more energy than he’s had in years. He’s able to walk his dogs, continue his passion for woodworking and enjoy time with his family.
Rosie Coleman Survives Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
After three days on support, Rosie’s condition improved and the Impella heart pump was removed.
Naval Officer Survives Cardiac Arrest
While getting ready for work, Ramon Rinkin suddenly collapsed in his bathroom and went into cardiac arrest.
Physicians and Impella® Help Recover Father’s Heart in Japan
Tatsuya Hamano is now back to work and enjoys a healthier lifestyle with his family after recovering from cardiomyopathy.
From COVID-19 to Heart Recovery, Kerri Bryles Is Back To Being Herself
Kerri, a 45-year-old wife, mother, and pharmacist always led a healthy lifestyle but after four negative COVID-19 test results, Kerri tested positive.
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