Articles for Tag: "LVAD"

Heart-to-heart talk, LVAD procedure help patient get back on his feet 
Heart-to-heart talk, LVAD procedure help patient get back on his feet
Patient Mike Pawlak’s heart was failing when he went to visit Dr. Greg Macaluso and the heart transplant team at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
Man finds strength after heart failure scare  Featured
Man finds strength after heart failure scare
After receiving a mechanical pump, Bernie was able to get back on his feet and now helps others with the same heart condition.
New Jarvik heart pump gives new lease on life 
New Jarvik heart pump gives new lease on life
An Illinois man has become the first patient at a Chicago suburban hospital to receive an advanced Jarvik heart pump.
Heart transplant patient receives a gift that keeps giving 
Heart transplant patient receives a gift that keeps giving
Between birthdays, heart attack patient goes from near death to new life with the gift of a new heart.