Patient Stories

“I know I’m meant to be here for my son. And if my going through this would save a family member, I’d do it all over again.”

Heart transplant recipient Brittany Stahl received a heart transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and has become a ...

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“When I woke up from my surgery, my first thought was extreme gratitude. ‘I am still here.’ I touched my chest and only felt soreness, not pain; I couldn’t believe how it wasn’t that painful. I was just really happy that the surgery had a positive outcome, and so grateful to Dr. Russo,” said Lorraine.

Lorraine Leshko is no stranger to heart issues. More than 30 years ago, Lorraine suffered a dissection of the aorta and was ...

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Frequent checkups can help patients with a serious cardiac condition stay on top of their health. About two years ago, Doug ...

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“He took me for a walk around the hospital,” she says. “He spent the time to make sure I understood how lucky I was. He said it won’t be easy, but that I can do things to get healthier. I appreciated that he was so honest.”

Support from her social circle and doctor helped one woman control high blood pressure . Now she’s paying it forward. Tracy ...

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"The surgery was a piece of cake ... I could hardly believe I had practically no recovery at all."

A minimally invasive procedure at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center was the right choice for a woman with aortic stenosis. At ...

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“It was the working together of many different teams, all working in synchrony, that saved the life and saved the leg of this 12-year-old girl."

When a huge blood clot blocked a young girl's blood flow, a deep bench of medical experts helped her survive. It generally ...

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"I’m the last person anyone would think had a heart condition”

Comprehensive care by a top cardiac team uncovers hidden heart disease in a Bayonne man. For Joe Bilotta, 55, a lifelong ...

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Following a heart and lung transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Ethiel Fontalvo said, “I can walk — I do three miles now — and I can climb up the stairs. Before, I was out of breath after 12 steps.”

The Advanced Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant team at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center performed a rare and complex heart ...

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“The result of Paul’s TAVR was excellent, with an improvement in valve size from critical narrowing to essentially normal. Utilizing a standard minimalist approach, Paul was able to be discharged home in less than 12 hours,” said Dr. Torre.

At 69 years old, Paul Russo was experiencing worsening shortness of breath and his physician noticed a heart murmur. He was ...

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