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.
Hope in the Heart of Texas
Justin Redman feared undergoing yet another procedure, then he was introduced to Protected PCI with Impella®.
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 of Seven Back in Business After SCAD Scare
Ten days after delivering her daughter, Jara Herron began experiencing severe weakness and difficulty breathing.
Entrepreneur Back in Business After Protected PCI Procedure
Impella CP® helps to prevent a “heart attack waiting to happen” for Rogelio Landin.
Protected PCI Care For Patient Caregiver
Following her Protected PCI procedure, Mattie Warren felt an immediate improvement in her health.
82-Year-Old Woman Enjoys Improved Quality of Life
Today, Mary Hanel feels better than she has in years.
Football Coach Returns to the Field After Homecoming Game Heart Attack
About two days later, Ricky Payne’s ejection fraction returned to normal and two days following that, he returned home to his family with his native heart.
Woman Collapses in Cardiac Arrest During Wedding Anniversary Getaway
Lisa Cardillo’s heart had recovered enough to function on its own and the Impella® heart pump was removed.
Avid Traveler and Family Man Enjoying Life After Suffering a Near-Fatal Heart Attack
Keith Brown was at a friend’s birthday celebration when he suddenly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.
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