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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Surgeons Turned Bobby Freeman Down for Open Heart Surgery Because He Was Too High Risk
After his Protected PCI procedure, Bobby remained on Impella® support for four days until his heart was strong enough to function on its own and Impella was removed.
Young Athlete’s Heart Recovers Following Cardiac Arrest During Workout
Though his doctors initially thought Tim Deits may need to receive a heart transplant, his heart recovered well enough to avoid it.
Physician Babu Eladasari Recovers After Experiencing Cardiogenic Shock
A little over two weeks later, Dr. Eladasari was discharged home with his native heart and normal heart function.
Distance Runner Survives Heart Attack During Half-Marathon
Soma Ambadapudi was discharged home with his native heart, and today he has normal heart function and an ejection fraction of 55%.
Mother Survives Peripartum Cardiomyopathy After the Birth of Her Second Child
A few years ago, after a scheduled C-section at a local hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina for her second child, Shirley Polk suddenly had trouble breathing
Adrienne Nastari Returns to Her Busy Routine After Surviving Cardiomyopathy
After three days on support of the Impella® heart pump, Adrienne’s heart recovered, and the pump was removed.
Swiss Man Returns To Active Lifestyle Following Heart Attack
Seppi Gasser was in cardiogenic shock and his heart needed immediate support.
Mother of Seven Back in Business After SCAD Scare
Ten days after delivering her daughter, Jara Herron began experiencing severe weakness and difficulty breathing.
Mother of Newborn Returns To Everyday Life After SCAD Leads to Cardiogenic Shock
Weeks after giving birth to her newborn child, Monica Bales felt chest pain and numbness in her arms.
Physicians Discovered Major Blockages in Mike Barton's Heart and an Ejection Fraction of 15%
After three days on Impella support after his Protected PCI, Mike’s heart recovered.
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