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.
Andrzej Wolinski is Back to Cooking After a Protected PCI Procedure
Following a brief recovery period, Andrzej's quality of life has improved.
Anesthesiologist Survives Cardiogenic Shock After Collapsing
Following a brief recovery period, Dr. Amos Szajner has returned to his active lifestyle.
Young Lawyer’s Heart Recovers From COVID-19 and Myocarditis
After three days of support, Chavez Adams’ heart recovered and Impella® was removed.
Treatment With the Impella® Heart Pump Helps Helmstedt Man Recover
Ralf Rohrbeck survives heart attack and now enjoys a new life in Helmstedt.
After Being Turned Down for Surgery, John Fisher Was Introduced To Protected PCI
Today, John’s heart function is normal (55%) and he has more energy than he’s had in years. He’s able to walk his dogs, continue his passion for woodworking and enjoy time with his family.
Rosie Coleman Survives Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
After three days on support, Rosie’s condition improved and the Impella heart pump was removed.
Physicians and Impella® Help Recover Father’s Heart in Japan
Tatsuya Hamano is now back to work and enjoys a healthier lifestyle with his family after recovering from cardiomyopathy.
From COVID-19 to Heart Recovery, Kerri Bryles Is Back To Being Herself
Kerri, a 45-year-old wife, mother, and pharmacist always led a healthy lifestyle but after four negative COVID-19 test results, Kerri tested positive.
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.
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