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Every heart has a story…
Time made all the difference in the world
Lida is a recent stroke survivor. Her husband
recognized her stroke symptoms and sought
medical attention right away. She lives
today with a 100% of her faculties because
of the immediate medical intervention
and advanced care at Westchester
Medical Center. Grateful to be
“whole” again, Lida, in her
late-50’s, has been given a
second chance at life and
knowing now how
quickly things can
change, she makes
every moment count.
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
Survivor Gallery
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Lida DeVinoEvery heart has a story…
Saving families, one heart at a time
For every heart saved at Westchester Medical Center,
a family is reunited. Behind every failing heart is a
family filled with hope. The face of heart disease
can take many forms—someone’s mother,
brother, daughter or best friend. By far the
greatest reward for Drs. Cohen and Cuomo is
knowing that the work they do not only helps
patients but it keeps families together.
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
Survivor Gallery
Sponsored by:
Dr. Martin Cohen, Cardiologist
Dr. Linda Cuomo, CardiologistEvery heart has a story…
The best gift is a healthy heart
Brooklyn was only 4 years old when her
heart murmur was first diagnosed. She
had atrial septal defect - a hole in her
heart. Following open heart surgery to
repair the opening, Brooklyn now lives an
active, healthy kindergartner’s life. Grateful
for the care she received, on her 5th
birthday Brooklyn donated her presents
to kids at Maria Fareri Children’s
Hospital at Westchester Medical
Center. Mom, Andrea, is so proud
of her daughter’s generous heart.
She says everyday with Brooklyn
is her gift and fortunately, they
will have a lifetime of birthdays to
celebrate together.
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
Survivor Gallery
Sponsored by:
Andrea and Brooklyn Benedikt
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CTEvery heart has a story…
A little heart with big dreams
Patricia came into this world with only a 90%
chance at life. Born with multiple congenital heart
defects, her first surgery was at 7 days old. She
would later have two more surgeries. Now age
6, and numerous doctor visits later, Patricia is
most thankful to her favorite docs, Drs. Sett
and Giamelli of Maria Fareri Children’s
Hospital at Westchester Medical Center,
for giving her heart wings so that she can
soar. Patricia is wise beyond her years and
looks forward to following her heart to
wherever it takes her.
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
Survivor Gallery
Sponsored by:
Dr. Joseph Giamelli, Pediatric Cardiologist
Patricia Tuohy
Dr. Suvro Sett, Pediatric Cardiac SurgeonEvery heart has a story…
One broken heart saved two others (and counting…)
At age 15, Katarina collapsed from sudden cardiac
arrest while at volleyball practice. Her coaches
saved her with CPR and the use of an AED.
She was later diagnosed at Maria Fareri
Children’s Hospital at Westchester
Medical Center with CPVT, a
rare congenital defect, and was
implanted with a defibrillator.
Mother, Daria, and brother, Robert,
were tested and found to have the
same inherited arrhythmia that
could have caused their heart to fail
at anytime. They now each have
an implanted defibrillator to help
regulate their heartbeat. Katarina
shares her heart-stopping story
to champion CPR and AED
training in schools to save
even more hearts.
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
Survivor Gallery
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Katarina, Robert and Daria WeigelEvery heart has a story…
More tomorrows for dancing
Angelo is 78 years young but too old
for a new heart. He suffered his first
heart attack nearly 20 years ago and
numerous surgeries have followed.
Now presenting with end-stage heart
failure, Angelo’s prognosis was not
looking good and he was not
a candidate for a heart
transplant. Thanks
to new technology
at Westchester
Medical Center
like the LVAD—
an implanted heart
pump-- and other
medical treatments,
Angelo gets to resume
his active lifestyle and
love for life with his
sweetheart of 53 years,
Mary.
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
Survivor Gallery
Sponsored by:
Mary and Angelo DiMartinoEvery heart has a story…
A helping hand to heal hearts
Rolly has been a nurse for 23 years and he
knows all too well that heart disease
does not care how you look or where you
come from. He has seen thousands of patients
come through the doors of Westchester
Medical Center—all from different walks
of life and backgrounds. He serves them all
with the same goal in mind: to provide care,
comfort, hope and peace of mind.
Photo: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
Survivor Gallery
Sponsored by:
Rolly Aguilar, Cardiology NurseThe American Heart Association - Westchester/Fairfield Division presents
Every heart has a story…
A Survivor Gallery sponsored by Westchester Medical Center
An inspiring photo exhibition of seven stories of courage, strength and hope.
Thank you to the individuals and families who chose to share
their experiences to raise awareness about heart disease.
American Heart Association Mission: to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The AHA’s national impact goal is: by 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by
20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent. www.heart.org
Westchester Medical Center Mission: to serve as the regional healthcare referral center providing high-
quality advanced health services to the residents of the Hudson Valley and the surrounding area, regardless
of their ability to pay. In support of this primary mission, WMC also serves as an academic medical center Survivor Gallery
Sponsored by:
committed to education and research that enables advanced care and prepares future generations of
care-givers. www.wcmc.com
Photographs
Mary and Angeloby: Venture Photography, Greenwich, CT
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