30 Seconds to Mars Concert with the Diaphragm Pacemaker
Hey everyone! A new Nicole's Corner this week all about my most recent concert. My most recent concert was 30 Seconds to Mars at Madison Square Garden. I have been wanting to see 30 Seconds to Mars for years because their lyrics and their way of performing are so relatable and powerful. I also loved...
First Concert of the Summer with the Diaphragm Pacemaker
Hey everyone! So it’s officially summer and my summer concerts have begun. My very first concert of the summer was WBLI’s Summer Jam at Jones Beach. There were so many artists at this concert that I couldn’t pass it up. Some of my favorites were Dua Lipa, Zedd, Alessia Cara and Backstreet Boys. I...
Avery’s Ballerina
Elise has Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS). Shortly before her ninth birthday, Elise and her family were told by her doctor about the Avery Diaphragm Pacer because Elise would get at least two infections a year. Elise was implanted on November 14, 2012 at the Tulane University Hospital by Dr. Steiner. Six weeks after being...
Young Woman is ‘stronger than ever’ with Avery Diaphragm Pacemaker
In 2016, Niki, a young Hungarian 21 year old woman became a quadriplegic patient after a serious motorbike accident. The CT and MRI imaging confirmed the fracture of the C II vertebra with the compression of the spinal cord. After the stabilization of the cervical vertebra, a tracheotomy was performed. 10 months later, her hemodynamic...
Pink Concert with the Diaphragm Pacemaker
Hey everyone! This week I have another exciting Nicole's corner. Last Thursday I went to the Pink concert at MSG. We had such an amazing time! Pink has some incredible acrobatics and an amazing voice. We were looking forward to this show for so long and said it's finally over but look forward to the...
