Tracy was sick and weak, suffering from end-stage heart failure. A tiny pump called a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), kept her heart beating while she waited for a transplant. With her new heart and restored health, Tracy is able to live a full life with her family.

For more information about heart failure, visit http://www.barnesjewish.org/Medical-Services/Heart-Vascular-Center/Heart-Failure

To read Tracy's story, visit http://www.barnesjewish.org/patient-stories/tracy