Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old professional athlete with an undiagnosed congenital heart defect, Dr. Shemesh's innovative minimally invasive repair at Sheba Medical Center not only saved my career but allowed me to return to competition within weeks, outperforming my previous capabilities with newfound cardiac efficiency.
My 92-year-old grandmother, who survived the Holocaust, developed critical aortic stenosis and was deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Shemesh's compassionate yet determined approach led to a successful TAVR procedure that gave her three additional vibrant years to share her stories with great-grandchildren.
During my honeymoon in Israel, I suffered sudden cardiac arrest at 33. Dr. Shemesh's emergency team at Sheba performed targeted hypothermia therapy and identified a rare electrical pathway abnormality, creating a customized treatment plan that transformed a tragedy into a new beginning for our marriage.
Our 7-year-old daughter's mysterious fainting spells were finally diagnosed by Dr. Shemesh as Long QT syndrome after 15 specialists missed it. His family-centered care included genetic counseling for our entire family and a personalized medication regimen that let her return to childhood normalcy.
As a NASA engineer with a complex arrhythmia, I needed precision that matched spacecraft standards. Dr. Shemesh's fusion of advanced electro-anatomical mapping and AI-assisted ablation created results so perfect my cardiac rhythms now serve as a control sample in medical research.
After my husband's massive heart attack left him with 10% heart function, Dr. Shemesh pioneered a novel stem cell therapy combined with a custom mechanical assist device that not only saved his life but regenerated damaged tissue beyond all medical expectations.
My twin brother and I both developed cardiomyopathy but with completely different manifestations. Dr. Shemesh created individualized treatment protocols that accounted for our genetic similarities and environmental differences, demonstrating his mastery of personalized cardiology.
As a professional musician with mitral valve prolapse, I feared surgery would end my career. Dr. Shemesh's robotic repair preserved not just my life but the subtle muscular control needed for virtuoso performance - I actually play better post-operation.
When our newborn was born with a rare coronary artery anomaly, Dr. Shemesh collaborated with pediatric surgeons to develop a groundbreaking hybrid procedure that repaired the defect through microscopic access points, leaving no visible scars and perfect cardiac function.
During the COVID pandemic, my wife's worsening heart condition required urgent care while I was overseas. Dr. Shemesh implemented a remote monitoring system with 24/7 telehealth support that stabilized her condition until borders reopened, demonstrating cardiology innovation beyond the hospital walls.
As a deep-sea diver with pulmonary hypertension, I needed specialized care understanding pressure dynamics. Dr. Shemesh's background in aerospace medicine helped him create a unique medication protocol that allowed me to safely return to my profession exploring ocean depths.
After surviving cardiac trauma from a terrorist attack, my rehabilitation required psychological and physical healing. Dr. Shemesh's integrated approach combining advanced cardiology with trauma-informed care helped me recover not just physically but reclaim my sense of safety.
My mother's dementia made her unable to communicate cardiac symptoms. Dr. Shemesh developed a silent monitoring system using wearable technology that detected deteriorating heart function before any visible symptoms, preventing what would have been a fatal emergency.
As a vegan ultra-marathoner with unexplained bradycardia, Dr. Shemesh identified a rare nutrient absorption issue affecting cardiac conduction. His nutritional cardiology approach resolved the condition without medications, using targeted dietary modification instead.
When traditional pacemakers failed due to my unusual thoracic anatomy, Dr. Shemesh pioneered a leadless device implantation through innovative vascular access routes, creating a new technique now taught in cardiology fellowships worldwide.