Patient Stories

I'm functioning much better today because of this place.

Jeff Shorr couldn’t walk more than three steps without getting out of breath because of his heart condition. He couldn’t drive ...

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The people that work there are extremely helpful and care about the patients.

Glenn Harrison was surprised to get a medical diagnosis that he had a cardiac problem. With the expert cardiac care available ...

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“They taught me how to adjust my lifestyle and eating habits, which took away the worry of having another heart attack.”

Ed McDonald of Chesterfield, NJ, suffered a massive heart attack last year at the age of 54. He credits the team at RWJ Hamilton ...

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"Having the monitor on and knowing they’re checking on you the whole time makes you feel comfortable to do the exercises."

Heart patients from al l walks of life come to cardiac rehab to get back to living. When you enter the cardiac rehabilitation ...

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"When a Heart Stops, Every Moment Counts"

For Patricia Totaro, those precious seconds took place in an unexpectedly ideal place: church. Dropping off her 11-year-old son ...

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Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest

Virgina had no reason to suspect she would end up in RWJ Hamilton's emergency department (ED) when she left her house in Fort ...

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“I had surgery on Friday and walked out of the hospital on Saturday. Three weeks later, I ran a half marathon."

Read William Lindemann's Story Here.

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“I’m quite fortunate. If it wasn’t for Dr. Lee and the other doctors, I wouldn't be here today.”

Read Robert Struck's Story Here.

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“I’m glad to still be here, especially since I have a new grandson – I want to be around for him.”

Calvin Jackson and Joyce, his wife of 33 years, were enjoying a day at Coney Island with some friends when suddenly Calvin ...

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