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.
Mom of Two and Avid Tennis Player Recovers From Cardiomyopathy
Though Jentry Workman was considered for a heart transplant, her condition began to improve within a few days after the Impella® heart pump was implanted.
Anesthesiologist and Physician Enjoys Retirement After Protected PCI Procedure
Today, Dr. Jeff Morray is back to biking, golfing and working in his woodshop with his native heart.
Physicians and Heart Pump Help To Recover Father’s Heart
Francis “Buddy” Chase was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a disease that causes heart muscle to weaken.
NOLA Patient Back on the Ranch After Heart Attack
When Erl Rabe began feeling severe chest pain, he knew he needed to act quickly.
Young Mom Survives Cardiogenic Shock
While on Impella 5.0® support, Erin Hanussak became stronger and stronger.
California Woman Returns to Family After Cardiogenic Shock
The interventional cardiologist knew Denise Pandey's heart needed immediate support.
Mother Fully Recovers After a Virus Attacked Her Heart
After a virus attacked Jenny DeVoe's heart, her doctors’ quick thinking and a tiny pump made heart recovery possible.
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.
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