I ended up at the Maz in Sept 2022. I was transferred there from the GNH the day before after being brought in by paramedics. I was in heart failure. my mitral valve which had been replaced in 2017 failed at home. I was in life threatening condition. I went for emergency surgery to repair my valve again, but both my lungs collapsed during surgery (due to being a long time smoker this was a risk)My husband said I was in the or for 15 hours, I came out barely alive, in a coma, and on every life support device available. ECMO, multiple chest tubes, central lines, IV's femoral and arterial, breathing support, feeding tubes, everything possible to keep me alive. I was in ICU until the middle of November, 2 months after my surgery, during that time I had a stroke, a wicked infection, lungs that could barley breath but I was alive. I spent another month on the cardiac unit, learning how to walk, swallow, talk, think (couldn't even tell the time cuz of the stroke). I was transferred to the Glenrose for rehabilitation work until January 16th. It has been a year since all of this happened and I have nothing but positive things to say about the Maz and the Glenrose. All of the Drs and nurses did all they could to keep me alive. This past year I have had my issues but they are manageable. This hospital is the very best!!

Posted Date : 07/01/2024

Stayed on CCU on 5th floor. I was dreading staying in a hospital. Had a heart attack on a Friday of a long weekend unfortunately but the staff made it as comfortable as possible. Amazing staff right down to the house keepers! I can't thank each and every one of them enough! I ended up with the same nurse (Sam) my first and last night. I've never met a more kind, selfless and nurturing person in my life. I feel very blessed to have each and every staff member come into my life and could say great things about them all, but I'm not writing a novel 😂

Posted Date : 06/09/2023

I was sent to the Mazankowski with a suspected condition called Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome. It was explained that the procedure would involve some testing to confirm the condition and if confirmed an ablation procedure would be performed. Dr. Lockwood spoke with me briefly before the procedure and for about 30 seconds after the procedure. I was told it went well. I was told that he would follow up after some months. 13 months later, I have never heard from Dr. Lockwood or the Mazankowski ever again. I made several calls to his office and eventually gave up. I think maybe I had this condition and I think maybe it was addressed. Maybe I still have it, maybe I never had it at all. I really don't know what to think. Maybe this doctor is a scam artist. Clearly, he hasn't any concern for my well being and no intention of ever explaining what was done that day or what my long term prognosis is. I'm sure he was well paid for processing me so I guess now he has little interest in any further contact or follow through. Why a world renowned cardiac institute would employ such a physician is beyond my understanding.

Posted Date : 25/10/2022