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HeartMates

ABBOTT HEARTMATES:ÌýALL IN ON HEART ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö

STORIES FULL OF
HEART AND HOPE

Building a Community of Heart-Health Teammates READ MORE
Building a Community of Heart-Health Teammates
A group of ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates gather in Buffalo, N.Y., to make meaningful connections on and off the field.ÌýÌý
Like Waiting for the Perfect Wave: Mikey and AVEIR DR READ MORE
Like Waiting for the Perfect Wave: Mikey and AVEIR DR
Heart block kept professional surfer Mikey DeTemple from what he loved. Then he found ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö’s AVEIR DR System.
 Tedy and Damar Interview WATCH NOW
A Heart-to-Heart Conversation: Damar Hamlin and Tedy Bruschi
Two pro football stars open up about their cardiovascular comeback stories.
He's Back on Track, His Spirit — and Heart — Intact READ MORE
He's Back on Track, His Spirit — and Heart — Intact
When a heart condition meant he needed a mechanical valve, Zeke Mankins didn't let it slow him down one little bit.
Breaking Records and Expectations, 31 Years Post-Op READ MORE
Breaking Records and Expectations, 31 Years Post-Op
31 years after a double heart valve replacement, Seth has set the record straight on what his life can be.
Piccolo’s First Preemie, Living Life Fully at 7 READ MORE
Piccolo’s First Preemie, Living Life Fully at 7
Born with a patent ductus arteriosis (PDA) in his heart, Tony benefitted from our Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder. Now, he’s thriving as a first grader.
Time to Get Real About the Importance of Heart Health
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Time to Get Real About the Importance of Heart Health
Lakeisha Brown has a story to tell, and the moral is this: Listen to your body and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Thanks to a Tiny Heart Device, They're Twinning at Life READ MORE
Thanks to a Tiny Heart Device, They're Twinning at Life
Twins Chloe and Contessa are growing and thriving, thanks in part of our Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder.
Finishing her 16th Marathon, 20 Years Post-Stroke READ MORE
Finishing her 16th Marathon, 20 Years Post-Stroke
A tiny hole in Christy Kirk’s heart threatened to take her life. Our Amplatzer Occluder helped take it back.

KNOWLEDGE CENTER

WHEN IT COMES TO HEART ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Anyone should be able to create a heart-healthy lifestyle, but it sure helps to have a solid foundation of knowledge to build on.

We’re here to share what we know. ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö has years of experience as a leader in cardiovascular technology — not to mention all that we’ve learned from the people whose health journeys inspire us every day.

Watch for tips, discussions and more from our experts, and sign up for the ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates program to learn more.ÌýÌý

If you are experiencing any symptoms that are causing you concern, contact your doctor.

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FAQS

What is ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates?

ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö Heartmates is a program that celebrates the power of teamwork and the bravery of those chasing their own heart-related comeback stories, as well as the caregivers helping them on their journeys. The program creates a community in which members can share stories, offer support, learn from each other and ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö heart-health experts, and celebrate wins. Ìý

Why join ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates?

In addition to showing your support for heart-health awareness, members of the ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates community have opportunities to enjoy benefits such as:

  • Virtual team huddles with HeartMates ambassador Damar Hamlin
  • Connecting with other HeartMates to get support and share stories
  • Exclusive HeartMates gear
  • Inspirational content from their fellow HeartMates
  • Q&A opportunities with ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö’s heart-health expertsÌý

Who can join the ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates team?

Everyone impacted by cardiovascular conditions, directly (e.g., you’ve been diagnosed with a heart condition) or indirectly (e.g., someone you care about has a heart condition), is welcome to join ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates.

While ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates is open to people in all countries, privacy laws limit some elements of the program to U.S. residents.Ìý

ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö employees are welcome to join the program and encouraged to participate in employee-exclusive events. Some events may be limited to external participants.Ìý

Do I need to have an ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö medical device to join ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö HeartMates?

No. Everyone impacted by cardiovascular conditions, regardless of their use of ÃÀ¸ß÷ـˆö devices or technology, is welcome to join. Ìý

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