Getting a New Lease on Life through a Small Incision
When John Soditus, an active retiree, found that his new health struggles could be addressed with an advanced procedure right at his local hospital he was filled with relief. To correct his severe aortic stenosis, Soditus had a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR, close to home thanks to the Heart Valve Center at Chester County Hospital. Now, a year removed from his procedure he has been back to all of his regular activities including gardening, bowling, fishing, camping, and even mowing.
My Life, In Gear and Feeling Great!!
"I used to be a very active bicyclist. I'd do 100-mile rides. Ever since I was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, even the lightest exercise felt like an uphill battle. I knew I needed surgery to repair my aortic valve, and after meeting with my team at the Heart Valve Center at Chester County Hospital, I didn’t want to go anywhere else. From surgery to recovery and rehab, my entire experience was top notch, and my road to recovery was faster than I ever expected. I was absolutely amazed at the amount of energy that I had again."
Advanced Heart Care. No condition is considered too "high risk".
"When my high blood pressure turned into something more complex, my Chester County Hospital cardiologist referred me to an expert in my specific condition at Penn, the region's #1 heart program. After being successfully treated downtown, I do all of my follow up back close to home. With access to Penn Medicine here in Chester County, I never have to settle. Now chasing after my grandson is the only thing that makes my heart skip a beat. My life is worth Penn Medicine, isn't yours?"
Feel Good as New. Our Team Never Settles; Neither Should You!
"When everyday activities left me short of breath, I turned to the hospital I've trusted for 50 years. My cardiologist diagnosed my valve condition and recommend TAVR - a minimally invasive valve replacement. I had surgery with Penn's #1 team downtown, and follow-up and recovery right here at home. I didn't settle for being too old to feel 'good as new.' My life is worth Penn Medicine, isn't yours?"
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke and New Technologies!
After experiencing chest pains and three strokes without explanation, Daniel Merritt's cardiologist, Dr. Raghuram Mallya, recommended he have a loop recorder device inserted into his chest for a few months to gain a better understanding of what might be causing his mysterious health problems.
Chain of Survival
School nurse, Sue Davis, credits the therapeutic hypothermia treatment she received at Chester County Hospital - as well as her husband Larry's quick thinking - with her full recovery after her cardiac arrest in February 2011.