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.
Retired Army Veteran Enjoying Life Following His Protected PCI Procedure
Today, Earl and Wanda enjoy taking walks, shopping and planning multiple vacations. He’s also enjoying quality time with his grandchildren.
Mother of Three Survives COVID-19 Myocarditis
Today, Hillary’s ejection fraction is normal at 60% and she is grateful to resume her busy lifestyle with her husband and their three children.
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.
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.
Manh Nguyen Resumes His Passion for Table Tennis Following a Protected PCI Procedure
Manh returned home from the hospital and his ejection fraction improved to 40% within a few months of his procedure.
Handyman Returns to His Passion After Surviving a Heart Attack
Today, Juan is enjoying life with his wife, Sandra, and three grandchildren. He looks forward to resuming his exercise routine and spending more time with his family.
CEO Returns to Work After Suffering Postpartum SCAD Heart Attack
Today, Andrea Iglesias has normal heart function with an ejection fraction of 60%.
Treatment With the Impella® Heart Pump Helps Helmstedt Man Recover
Ralf Rohrbeck survives heart attack and now enjoys a new life in Helmstedt.
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.
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