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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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.
The Day an EMT Faced Her Own Emergency and How a Tiny Pump Helped Save Her Life
A week after her heart attack, Joella Bobak was able to walk out of the hospital and go home with her own, recovered heart.
Autocross Racer Back in the Driver’s Seat Following Heart Attack
The next day, the Impella® heart pump was removed and Dan Wolpert walked out of the hospital nine days later.
Impella® Heart Pump Helps Give New Mexico Guardsman a Second Chance at Life
After several days, Impella 2.5® heart pump was removed, and Jay Sanchez's heart was strong enough to function without mechanical support.
Marine Back To Running and Spending Precious Time With Family
While out for a run, Jeff Fisher remembers feeling serious pain on his left side
Hope in the Heart of Texas
Justin Redman feared undergoing yet another procedure, then he was introduced to Protected PCI with Impella®.
A Complete Recovery for a Young Mother’s Heart
After two days, Cecy Wells’s heart recovered, the Impella® heart pump was removed and Cecy no longer had any symptoms of heart failure
Dr. Thom Dahle Shares the Story of His Father, Tory Dahle
Tory Dahle benefited from Protected PCI with the Impella CP® heart pump.
Surgeons Turned Bobby Freeman Down for Open Heart Surgery Because He Was Too High Risk
After his Protected PCI procedure, Bobby remained on Impella® support for four days until his heart was strong enough to function on its own and Impella was removed.
Young Athlete’s Heart Recovers Following Cardiac Arrest During Workout
Though his doctors initially thought Tim Deits may need to receive a heart transplant, his heart recovered well enough to avoid it.
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