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.

After eleven days of support, Rob’s condition improved.

Anne remained on Impella® support for nearly three days until her heart function recovered and the pump was removed.

Following a brief recovery period, Dr. Amos Szajner has returned to his active lifestyle.

Because of the Impella® heart pump, Rolf Schnurrenberger is back at his favorite hobbies.

After three days of support, Ryuji Nagai’s heart function recovered and Impella® was removed.

On June 17, Kimihiko went into cardiogenic shock and required immediate mechanical circulatory support.

After three days of support, Chavez Adams’ heart recovered and Impella® was removed.

After three days of support, Bob Kiefer’s heart function returned to normal.

Ralf Rohrbeck survives heart attack and now enjoys a new life in Helmstedt

Because of the Impella heart pump, Anneke and her husband are back to enjoying cycling and going on holiday

Interested in connecting with other patients and sharing your story? Contact our patient advocacy team.

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