10/21/2026
The Queen's Medical Center made history on Monday by discharging the first patient to receive an LVAD implant in Hawai'i. This milestone marks a new chapter for the Queen's Advanced Heart Failure team, led by Dr. Jesus Pino Moreno and Dr. Muhammad Anwer. LVAD implantation now gives more heart failure patients access to advanced care here in Hawai'i, helping them stay closer to home, family, and their support systems throughout treatment.
Mahalo to Brendan and his 'ohana for placing their trust in us. Less than three weeks after this historic surgery, he was able to return home. ❤️
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