Congestive Heart Failure

Patient Stories

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  Bob Aronson

  "The first five weeks were difficult, but then one day I woke up and suddenly felt like I needed to do something — clean the house, work in the shop, just be busy. I felt better then I had in 15 years." Read Bob's story.

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  David Booker

  David Booker's participation in a Mayo Clinic research study furthered heart disease research and made him feel better. Read David's story.

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  Chuck Fisher

  Chuck Fisher continues to share his time and talents, thanks to a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic. Read Chuck's story.

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  Ardell Lien

  Ardell Lien is a man on a mission after the life-changing gift of a heroic organ donor. Read Ardell's story.

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  Eric Peterson

  Eric Peterson is not the average college guy ... and he has the scars from a heart transplant to prove it. Read Eric's story.

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  Pete Thalmann

  Pete Thalmann's Thanksgiving blessing came in the form of a heart. Read Pete's story.

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  Bridget Thompson

  Bridget Thompson's proactive approach to her health resulted in early detection and heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Read Bridget's story.

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  Marian Zander

  Medication and diet help Marian Zander cope with cardiomyopathy. Read Marian's story.