Patient Stories

Steve's Story

Steve’s Story – Heart Failure Leads to Heart Transplant

After several heart attacks and multiple unsuccessful attempts to manage his congestive heart failure, Steve sought a heart transplant team to begin a new journey.

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Jennifer's Story

Jennifer’s Story – Heart Failure at 32

After a heart attack left 32-year-old Jennifer Cheak, a mother of two young boys, with a faint heartbeat and little hope, she was transferred via Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute in Houston

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Erika's Story

Erika’s Story – Congestive Heart Failure at 29

Erika was just 29 years-old when she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Nearly a year after the birth of her first child, she began to experience shortness of breath along with other concerning symptoms. As her health began to deteriorate, she was immediately referred to Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.

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