2017

S1.E1 ∙ Exploring New Normal

Sat, Jul 08, 2017

Six months after a massive heart attack left him in end stage heart failure, surviving on an electrically powered blood pump and without a pulse, Larrie Thomson tests the limits of this "new normal" by attempting a challenging bike ride.

7.3 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Battery Calibration & the Heartmate Charger

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

LVAD patient Larrie Thomson demonstrates some cool features of the Heartmate Universal Battery Charger, discusses battery calibration and covers what to do if a heart pump battery is producing a broken battery symbol on the charger display.

7.3 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Firmware Update

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

As Larrie settles into life with an LVAD, the hospital calls him in unexpectedly for a firmware update. The procedure requires him to unplug his own heart pump.

7.3 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Return to the Trails

Wed, Nov 01, 2017

LVAD patient Larrie Thomson attempts a return to mountain biking and single track trails, nine months after a heart attack left him without a pulse, surviving day to day on a portable, battery powered blood pump.

7 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Power Outage

Sun, Dec 10, 2017

During a power outage Larrie muses about emergency preparedness and special considerations for persons with an electrically powered heart.

7.1 /10

S1.E6 ∙ A Good Day to Dive

Fri, Jan 19, 2018

Larrie plans and sets out to safely execute the world's first scuba dive by a person on Mechanical Circulatory Support.

8.7 /10

S1.E7 ∙ One Percent

Sun, Aug 12, 2018

As Larrie struggles to accept the reality of the life he now has, a slim possibility of healing his heart - and complete recovery - is placed on the table.

8.4 /10