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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Grandfather Survives Complete Right Heart Failure
Despite the intense stress on both sides of Howard Gaynor's heart, his left and right ventricles are both functioning normally today
Sunday School Teacher Returns to Church after Surviving Cardiogenic Shock
After three days, Mark Adkins’s heart recovered enough to function on its own and the Impella® heart pump was removed
Football Coach Returns to the Field After Homecoming Game Heart Attack
About two days later, Ricky Payne’s ejection fraction returned to normal and two days following that, he returned home to his family with his native heart
Woman Collapses in Cardiac Arrest During Wedding Anniversary Getaway
Lisa Cardillo’s heart had recovered enough to function on its own and the Impella® heart pump was removed
Physicians and Impella® Heart Pump Help Mother of Four Recover Her Heart
Lauri Evans was weaned off Impella support and returned home to her family with no resulting heart muscle damage
Still Dancing after Impella RP® Heart Pump Helps Nancy Wilkins Recover From Heart Attack
Dr. Reginelli and his team implanted the Impella RP® heart pump and Nancy began showing signs of improvement
Young Mother’s Failing Heart is Saved After Delivering Child
After delivering her third child, Laura Hernandez, experienced pregnancy-related complications that led to cardiogenic shock
England Native Has Bright Future Following Heart Attack
The medical team decided to place an Impella CP® heart pump to provide hemodynamic support and allow George Thompson's heart to rest during the Protected PCI procedure
Teenage Hockey Player Returns to Ice After Going Into Cardiogenic Shock
Heart problems were the last thing Adam Millar’s family expected when the healthy 19 year old developed flu-like symptoms.
Psychologist Returns to Active Lifestyle After Major Heart Attack
Kristie Holmes suffered a massive heart attack due to two large tears in a major heart vessel.
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