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.

Weeks after giving birth to her newborn child, Monica Bales felt chest pain and numbness in her arms

After the Protected PCI procedure, the Impella CP® was removed and Mongin Smyly’s heart recovered

Mike remained on Impella® support for three days to allow his heart to rest and recover

Iman Dorty had suffered two strokes and her heart was failing due to an infection that caused her to go into cardiogenic shock

Impella CP® helps to prevent a “heart attack waiting to happen” for Rogelio Landin

Michael Shaw’s heart had severe blockages and an ejection fraction of 15%

A few days later, Howard Pikstein was discharged from the hospital feeling a near immediate improvement

Just two days later, Michael Duncan’s condition dramatically improved and the Impella® heart pump was removed

Ridel Tamowangkay, who works on a Japanese fishing boat, developed a fever and experienced trouble breathing and chest pain while out at sea

Following her Protected PCI procedure, Mattie Warren felt an immediate improvement in her health

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

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