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Rodney"I feel refreshed and ready to go!"
John"I started feeling better right away. I feel like a million dollars."
Dan"When I compared living in a hospital bed versus getting an LVAD, I chose the LVAD."
Pam"My energy level is great."
  • Rodney
    "I feel refreshed and ready to go!"
  • Truman
    "With the VAD, I can think about my five grandchildren growing up; I can think about re-entering life with an enthusiasm because I am not as tired all of the time."
  • John
    "I started feeling better right away. I feel like a million dollars."

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