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Saving Lives

Over 200,000 AMPLATZER Devices have been shipped to date, resolving congenital heart defects or circulatory disease for many thousands of people worldwide. You can read stories about some of those who have benefited from AMPLATZER Devices here. If you have a story to share, we welcome you to write us and send a photo for possible inclusion in our website.

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Our Stories

The following story recounts the experience of one patient who has received an AMPLATZER® device. Bear in mind that results may vary, and may not be typical for all users.

Dotti's Story

After seeing doctors and taking medications for "nerves," rapid heartbeats, irregular heartbeats, and hypertension for more than 42 years, my doctor found that I had a hole in the backside of the heart...

Jim G's Story

I was 65 at the time and had been very athletic all my life without any shortness of breath or any other symptoms except the recent A-fibs.

Norma S.'s Story

I lived in a small condo and had trouble breathing just from walking from one room to another. Getting dressed was difficult and I could not do much of anything.

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