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.
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’s Heart Recovers After Developing Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Following the C-section, Jessica Grib developed peripartum cardiomyopathy and went into cardiogenic shock.
Grandfather Celebrates His 60th Birthday With a Recovered Heart
The Impella 5.0® was implanted to support Jerome Cole's weak heart and, after given the time to rest, Jerome’s heart began to show signs of improvement.
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.
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