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.
Mother Survives Heart Failure While Pregnant
Iman Dorty had suffered two strokes and her heart was failing due to an infection that caused her to go into cardiogenic shock.
Entrepreneur Back in Business After Protected PCI Procedure
Impella CP® helps to prevent a “heart attack waiting to happen” for Rogelio Landin.
Father Cherishes Every Moment After Surviving Heart Attack
Just two days later, Michael Duncan’s condition dramatically improved and the Impella® heart pump was removed.
Protected PCI Care For Patient Caregiver
Following her Protected PCI procedure, Mattie Warren felt an immediate improvement in her health.
82-Year-Old Woman Enjoys Improved Quality of Life
Today, Mary Hanel feels better than she has in years.
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.
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