Olympic bobsledder calls mechanical heart a ‘Christmas gift’ after organ failure – National

Olympic bobsledder calls mechanical heart a ‘Christmas gift’ after organ failure – National

Amid the twinkling lights and festive cheer, Olympic bobsledder Ralph Pichler, 69, is counting his blessings this Christmas, having triumphed over a harrowing battle with heart failure a little over two years ago. Pichler, a two-time world champion bobsledder, was diagnosed with heart failure in December 2021 during a visit to the University Health Network’s … Read more