Patient Stories
Recovering hearts. Saving lives.
How do those affected deal with their heart disease and how were they helped? Here you will find reports in which patients share their personal experiences.
Case reports of experiences with heart disease
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68-Year-Old Back Playing Golf and Tennis After Suffering a Heart Attack
Today, Gerry’s heart function is back to normal and he is back living an active life, running his business, playing sports and enjoying time with his friends.
New Mother Embracing Life After Surviving a Heart Attack
Today, Akashi is enjoying motherhood with her husband and young daughter.
59-Year-Old Finds a New Passion After Surviving Heart Attack
Today, Seishiro is back to living an active lifestyle after suffering a myocardial infarction.
Tadeusz Is Back To Playing Music
Following a brief recovery period, Tadeusz is back at home with his family and his hobby, playing piano.
Postman Returns to Work After Surviving Cardiac Arrest
Today, Yoshitsugi continues to deliver mail on a route that includes the University Hospital Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine where he often stops to thank the medical staff who saved his life.
Back at Playing Soccer After Surviving a Heart Attack
Erduan Shaqiri was 35 years old, with no previous illnesses. Arm pain during football training is one of the first symptoms of a large anterior wall infarction.
Young Japanese Mom Enjoying Life After Surviving Heart Failure
Today, Mikako is enjoying being a mom, working at a local bank, and looking forward to attending a soccer match with her family.
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