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Janet's Story

The most important benefit of cardiac resynchronization therapy for Janet? "To live a normal life," she says. "I shopped at 9 o'clock last night with my grandkids and went to dinner. A year ago, I could not have done that. I can do just about everything they can do."
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Oscar's Story

For Oscar, heart failure came on gradually. He felt drained and washed out. At first, Oscar thought he had the flu, and his doctor treated him for the flu. But Oscar was still "dragging." These days he enjoys his renewed energy level and vigor.
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Linda's Story

Linda served as a public affairs officer in the United States Air Force for nearly 30 years. She was accustomed to eating healthy and staying physically fit as it was more than a way of life, it was her job.
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Laura's Story

Laura was an active 28-year-old when her unexpected journey with heart failure began. At first, Laura’s symptoms – coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue – appeared to be caused by a cold virus that had turned into bronchitis and then double pneumonia.
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Timothy’s Story

Timothy was relaxing at home in January 2007 with his wife and granddaughter when he experienced severe chest pain. “It felt like my chest was in a vice,” he recalls.
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Last updated: 26 Apr 2012

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