I have a lot of great grandchildren and now I’m able to walk with them hand-in-hand. That’s a great feeling. – Arthur
![Arthur](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-arthur.png)
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I have a lot of great grandchildren and now I’m able to walk with them hand-in-hand. That’s a great feeling. – Arthur
![Arthur](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-arthur.png)
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He’s now able to take the garbage out and cut the yard! – Andrew’s Mom
![Andrew](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-andrew.png)
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He’s now able to take the garbage out and cut the yard! – Andrew’s Mom
![Andrew](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-andrew.png)
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I would definitely pursue it and follow through to give yourself a better quality of life. – Fred
![Fred](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-fred.png)
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I would definitely pursue it and follow through to give yourself a better quality of life. – Fred
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I’m looking forward to my daughter’s prom and her graduation where I’m able to be in the crowd. – Ralph
![Ralph](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-ralph.png)
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I’m looking forward to my daughter’s prom and her graduation where I’m able to be in the crowd. – Ralph
![Ralph](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-ralph.png)
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I’m back to walking three to four miles a day. – Kevie
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I’m back to walking three to four miles a day. – Kevie
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Heart failure patient stories
![Arthur](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-arthur.png)
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“I have a lot of great grandchildren and now I’m able to walk with them hand-in-hand. That’s a great feeling.”
-Arthur
![Andrew](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-andrew.png)
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“He’s now able to take the garbage out and cut the yard!”
-Andrew’s Mom
![Fred](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-fred.png)
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“I would definitely pursue it and follow through to give yourself a better quality of life.”
-Fred
![Ralph](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/patient-story-ralph.png)
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“I’m looking forward to my daughter’s prom and her graduation where I’m able to be in the crowd.”
-Ralph
![Kevie](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/kevie-2x.png)
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“I’m back to walking three to four miles a day.”
-Kevie
![Rhonda](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rhonda-2x.png)
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“Amazingly happy, tears of joy I haven’t had in 10 years.”
-Rhonda
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“If it wasn’t for this device I sure think I wouldn’t be here.”
-Keith
![Jack](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jack.png)
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“It’s a life changer. I couldn’t go on the way I was. And after this my life is pretty normal now.”
-Jack
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“I feel normal. I have my life back.”
-Otto
![Donna](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/donna.png)
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“I’ve never won the lottery; but if this is what it feels like to win the lottery, I’ll take it!”
-Donna
![Harlan](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/harlan.png)
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“We all have our reasons for living. For me, it’s my grandkids. If there’s a chance something can help you, why wouldn’t you want to take advantage of that.”
-Harlan
![Linda](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/linda.png)
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“It was a no-brainer. I have a whole brand new life! Like night and day.”
-Linda
![Jim](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jim@2x.png)
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“If you have a chance to do it, do it. It’s made a difference in my life and I’m very happy with how things are going.”
-Jim
![Tai](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Tai@2x.png)
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“It’s a life-changing device. It took me from the edge of death, back to my normal self. I can count on tomorrow.”
-Tai
![Bill](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/patient-carousel-2.png)
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“Life is good! You’re only going to feel better. You’ll have a much better quality of life. I would highly recommend this.”
-Bill
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“He’s a different man. We’re back to the point where he goes everywhere and does everything he loves to do!”
-John's wife
![Bryan](https://www.cvrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/patient-bryan.png)
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“It gave me more energy. After you find out the difference it can make there will be no question about it at all.”
-Bryan
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Barostim in the news!
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The patient testimonials & heart failure treatment reviews above relate to accounts of an individual’s response to treatment. The accounts are genuine, typical & documented. Responses to the treatment can & do vary. Not every response is the same. Patients were not compensated. Please review the safety information provided on this site & note that this therapy is not for everyone. Furthermore, the information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.