Patient Stories
Pace Makers across the country have come together to share their own personal story and how they benefited from a pacemaker with Revo MRI® SureScan® Technology. These powerful narratives show many patients’ journeys and his/her unique experience living with a device.
You too can become a Pace Maker! Are you a patient who may need or currently has a pacemaker? Do you have a friend or a family member with a slow heart beat (bradycardia) and/or a pacemaker?
Your personal story can encourage others who may need a device to have a conversation with their doctor about the best treatment option for them. Join our movement to empower others to know about the latest medical technology today, so that they can benefit tomorrow.
Please take a few moments to become a Pace Maker by Sharing Your Story!
Marilyn Rose's Story
"I've had MRIs, and to me, at my age, it's a given that I'm going to have MRIs in the future."
Kyle Tate and his wife Hope’s Story
“I had to have a pacemaker that allowed me to get into an MRI machine, as athletic as I am.”
Jay Russel and his wife Joann’s Story
“I knew I would have future MRIs required, so I went on to the Internet and typed in MR conditional pacemakers and spent probably 6-8 hours one day just going through all of the reading on these pacemakers.”
Dr. Lee Friedman’s Story
“I was in the medical field, I was a radiologist, and I didn’t even know that there was an MR conditional pacemaker out there when I needed a pacemaker, it took me having to asking my doctor about it.”
Phil Sims Video
"If she (wife) had not requested that I get the MR conditional product, who knows if they would have been able to diagnose my seizure pattern correctly."
Josh Kenney Video
"If I was talking to somebody who was getting a pacemaker, I would strongly encourage them to get an MR conditional pacemaker because you don't know when you're gonna need an MRI."
Cristina McShane's Video
"Patients should be their own advocate, and not just expect their doctor or physician to give them all of the answers."
Remember, this treatment is prescribed by your physician. This treatment is not for everyone. Please talk to your doctor to see if it is right for you. Your physician should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you. Although many patients benefit from the use of this treatment, results may vary.