Meet UMC Patient Vanessa Cirillo

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On Aug. 10, 2007, 28-year-old Vanessa Cirillo was implanted with a CardioWest temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) at University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She received her human heart transplant on Nov. 24, 2007.

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Vanessa working out with "Big Blue" in the background, which currently powers her artificial heart. Vanessa and physical therapist Robert Bailey. Vanessa boxing with "Big Blue" front right.