Columbia Cornell Heart Institute

Just months after the birth of her daughter, Melissa suffered a massive heart attack. Her heart was destroyed, and her only hope was a transplant. Melissa was brought to the Columbia Cornell Heart Institute of New York Presbyterian. New York Presbyterian is a leader in LVAD technology, a remarkable innovation that kept Melissa alive until a transplant was available. Eventually, she got the transplant she needed. And now, Melissa’s not only caring for her two small children…..she’s swimming 50 laps every other day! ept Melissa alive until a transplant was available. Eventually, she got the transplant she needed. And now, Melissa’s not only caring for her two small children…..she’s swimming 50 laps every other day!