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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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.

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.

Avid Traveler and Family Man Enjoying Life After Suffering a Near-Fatal Heart Attack

Keith Brown was at a friend’s birthday celebration when he suddenly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.

Grandfather Regains Strength Following Protected PCI

Following the procedure, Jim Hoag gradually began to regain his strength. Within a couple of months, he felt better than he had in seven years.

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