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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Surviving a Heart Attack While Surfing
After three days of support, Bob Kiefer’s heart function returned to normal.
Treatment with the Impella® Heart Pump
Ralf Rohrbeck survives heart attack and now enjoys a new life in Helmstedt
Impella® Heart Pump Enables Heart Recovery in Lucerne
Because of the Impella heart pump, Anneke and her husband are back to enjoying cycling and going on holiday
Mother of Two Survives Heart Attack
After two days of support, the Impella® heart pump was removed and Jennifer Guess was discharged home days later.
Enjoying Life in Berlin Again Thanks to the Impella® Heart Pump
Franziska Bleis recovered from myocarditis with the support of Impella heart pumps
After Being Turned Down for Surgery, John Fisher was Introduced to Protected PCI
John was turned down for surgery due to a low ejection fraction and multiple comorbidities. However, his cardiologist was determined that John was a candidate for a Protected PCI procedure with Impella®
Rosie Coleman Survives Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
After three days on support, Rosie’s condition improved and the Impella heart pump was removed.
Naval Officer Survives Cardiac Arrest
While getting ready for work, Ramon Rinkin suddenly collapsed in his bathroom and went into cardiac arrest
Physicians and Impella® Help to Recover Father’s Heart in Japan
Tatsuya Hamano is now back to work and enjoys a healthier lifestyle with his family after recovering from cardiomyopathy
From COVID-19 to Heart Recovery, Kerri Bryles is Back to Being Herself
Kerri, a 45-year-old wife, mother, and pharmacist always led a healthy lifestyle but after four negative COVID-19 test results, Kerri tested positive
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