The testimonials below have been provided by Surgeons, Patients and Distributors. Additonal information and documentation are available by request.
SURGEON TESTIMONIALS
"I performed field trials using Aztec's CTH support wear at the medical center and it was very successful to both staff and patients. We received numerous compliments from patients as far as the feel of the device as well as from a surgical standpoint that it added to the stability of the chest. I feel that CTH is a very useful device and I now prescribe it for all my high risk patients with dementia, high body mass index, and diabetes." - Scott C. Silvestry, M.D., Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Associates, Peninsula Medical Center
"As a cardiac surgeon, we are always interested in new procedures and product technology to assist in patient care. I am thoroughly convinced that the Cardiothoracic Support of the Aztec Company is worthy of recommendation. It is a low-cost technological breakthrough in patient care. We noted immediate and measurable improvement in patient pulmonary function. The tightening procedure is easily taught and most efficacious. The twenty-four hour application promotes sternal reattachment. All of this results in earlier patient mobilization and rehabilitation." - Dr. Guglielmo Stefanelli, Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon, Hesperia Hospital, Modena, Italy
"I have prescribed the Aztec harness for several patients. Two are particularly memorable: a retired R.N. who, 3 weeks post CABG, had excessive sternal movement. The results with the CTH harness was immediate and quite positive. The other was a diabetic with active coccidiomycosis (valley fever) accompanied by the excessive coughing. He was immediately improved by the Aztec harness. This reduced my concern for dehiscence secondary to chronic coughing. The CTH is particularly useful for patients who desire to return to an active lifestyle." - Dr. Michael Swanson, D.O., Cardiac Surgeon
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
"I am sold on your harness product. It did a great job for me personally. With my surgeons permission, I put it on when I was released from ICU and wore it all the time. It was easy to adjust when I wanted to be active. I wore it after release and still have it. I have been skiing and recently walked the entire concourse of the New Orleans airport without any difficulty. Something I could not do before! Thank you, Dr. Allen, Aztec and Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento." - Don Bowlby, Chico, California
"After my open heart surgery, I wore the Aztec pulmonary chest harness. It gave me the physical support I needed and saved me from the panic of not having a pillow on hand when I had to suddenly cough or sneeze. It was easy to adjust and gave me confidence to leave the house shortly after the surgery. I liked these features: Easy to adjust; performed as described; gave sufficient support; band width was comfortable; inconspicuous if worn under shirt or top. I put it on, then used the breathing device to see if I could not get it up to the same level that I did without the brace. This told me if it was put on too tight. If you want any more information, feel free to contact me again. Thanks again for making my recovery easier." - Ed Lewis, Dayton, Ohio
"My wife and family are amazed that I encountered little or no pain subsequent to the surgery and I have no doubt that the CTH harness is responsible. In addition the CTH harness allowed me to increase my range of motion daily after returning home. I am firmly convinced it contributed to a faster, more comfortable recovery. I recommend the harness whenever the opportunity occurs." - John Field, Eureka, California
"I had surgery at VA hospital in San Francisco where my surgery required cutting 85% of my chest bone. Using the CTH harness helped relieve most of my pain. I wore the harness 24 hours a day for several weeks. I found it to be very comfortable and helped with my mobility. Personally, I recommend the harness to anyone having surgery it did a great job for me." - Jan Lockwood, Santa Rosa, California
"Having undergone open heart surgery, I had the opportunity to use your Aztec Chest Harness (CTH) in place of the 'Hugging Pillow' to hold the chest when you cough. Which you are encouraged to do. Because the harness is made with spandex and has Velcro fasteners, it allows you to adjust it to fit comfortably yet hold the chest firmly which aids coughing. Anyone undergoing this procedures, in my opinion, benefit from using the CTH harness." - Dick Hebert, Chico, California
DISTRIBUTOR TESTIMONIALS
"It is important to mention that we have not received a single harness with a fault or damage and all of our patients have been fully satisfied with the CTH, their friend, as they call it. ...Cardiac surgeons that have supplied CTH to their patients have literally had people kissing their hands, thanking them for the post operative care that was provided to them." - Chrysoula Palavra, General Manager , GCS Company, Greece (Aztec Heart's Distributor in Greece)
"We like doing business with Aztec because we always get a prompt response to our questions and prompt delivery after ordering products. During the last two years of collaboration we have not received a single complaint from any of our customers. My conclusion is that we are offering high quality products that result in a high degree of customer satisfaction." - Martin Nielsen, Managing Director, In Vivo ApS, Denmark (Aztec Heart's Distributor in Denmark)
We have received "prompt cooperation and action including visits to doctors and the distributor by the President (of AztecHeart) as required. All steps of the delivery process are closely followed up to ensure smooth and quick delivery. ... Aztec products do deliver the expected benefits which is witnessed by their wide success in the market place where, in fact, the demand is growing." - Dr. Antonio Giaretta, Chant and Kook Medical S.R.L., Trieste, Italy (Aztec Heart's Distributor in Italy)
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