“I feel really good with the HeartMate II.
I don’t feel limited at all.”
Laura

A week after my daughter was born, I was hospitalized with symptoms of pneumonia that developed into symptoms of heart failure. Eventually, I was diagnosed with postpartum cardiomyopathy—I was shocked. After failed attempts with multiple medications, I went into multiple organ failure and needed the HeartMate II to survive. I was part of the decision, with my husband and family. We were educated on the LVADs that were available and selected the HeartMate II as the best choice.

It was a normal recovery after heart surgery; I was doing a little more each day and was progressing my activity. Now, I am able to resume my life as a wife, mother and physical therapist. I feel really good with the HeartMate II; I don’t feel limited at all. I have a lot of confidence in the technology and feeling as I do with it, I would easily be able to live the rest of my life with it.

Please consult the Instructions for Use for indication for use, contraindications, warnings, and adverse events. Individual experiences, symptoms, situations, and circumstances may vary. Please consult your physician or qualified health provider regarding your condition and appropriate medical treatment.