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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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.

Retired Mathematical Statistician Recovers After Heart Attack

Today, John is back to his exercise routine and enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter.

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.

Protected PCI With Impella® Heart Pump Offers Father of Three a New Lease on Life

Today, Kris’s ejection fraction has returned to normal (55%). He is thankful to be back at work and enjoying a healthier lifestyle with his wife and three children.

Navy Veteran Enjoying the Outdoors Following Protected PCI With Impella Procedure

Today, Walter enjoys repairing small engines, working on his lawn and enjoying time with his wife, Rita.

CEO Returns to Work After Suffering Postpartum SCAD Heart Attack

Today, Andrea Iglesias has normal heart function with an ejection fraction of 60%.

Andrzej Wolinski is Back to Cooking After a Protected PCI Procedure

Following a brief recovery period, Andrzej's quality of life has improved.

Father's Heart Fully Recovers From COVID-19

Upon arrival, physicians identified that Bobby Goines had myocarditis due to COVID-19 and was in cardiogenic shock with a severely reduced ejection fraction (below 10%).

Anne Fowler Is Back To Gardening

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

Anesthesiologist Survives Cardiogenic Shock After Collapsing

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

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