Penn State Intercom......May 10, 2001

LionHeart patient
continues to show progress

The first patient implanted with the Arrow LionHeart in the United States remains in serious condition at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

"Mr. LionHeart" as he's fondly referred to, is showing steady progress two months after his surgery. According to Dr. Walter Pae, lead surgeon for the LionHeart team, his progress with the implant is excellent. The Arrow LionHeart is doing everything it is supposed to do. His challenges have been with other medical problems, not due to the implant.

With the arrival of nice weather, Mr. LionHeart has been taking daily jaunts outside and has begun a rigorous physical therapy regimen.

For updates, check the Web at http://www.hmc.psu.edu/lionheart/downloads/index.htm.

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