Pensacola grandmother seeks advanced care after surviving a heart attack
Dr. Rohit Amin, cardiologist at Ascension Sacred Heart uses minimally invasive procedures to treat patients with heart disease in Pensacola, Florida.
In the summer of 2024, Jeanette, a Pensacola, Florida, resident began feeling unwell. Some days it was chest tightness or a strange tingling in her jaw. Other times, it was indigestion, shortness of breath or a deep tiredness she couldn’t shake. The symptoms came and went, but they left her uneasy. Her mother had died of a heart attack at 62, so Jeanette decided to take a proactive approach to her heart health.
She went to a local medical clinic, where she learned she had suffered a heart attack and needed specialized care. Recognizing the seriousness of her condition, she was referred to Ascension Sacred Heart, where she was diagnosed with multivessel disease, a condition in which two or more of the heart’s major arteries are narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow and increasing the risk of heart complications.
Dr. Rohit Amin, an interventional cardiologist with Ascension Sacred Heart, took the time to listen to Jeanette’s concerns and carefully guide her through her options. Understanding her desire for a less invasive solution, he recommended a PCI procedure as an alternative to open-heart surgery. On August 29, Dr. Amin performed the procedure, using advanced technology to safely open Jeanette’s blocked arteries and restore the blood flow her heart needed to heal.
During the procedure, Dr. Amin used the Impella CP heart pump for support while clearing blockages with advanced Shockwave technology. He then placed four stents to restore blood flow.
Now, with a renewed sense of health and gratitude, Jeanette is embracing life with her family—especially her five grandchildren. She is thankful for the compassionate care that gave her more time to make lasting memories.
When you choose Ascension Sacred Heart cardiovascular specialists in Pensacola, Florida, for your heart and vascular care, you get an entire team trained to deliver the latest in therapeutics and surgery to help prevent, diagnose, manage, and treat heart and vascular diseases. As a nationally ranked Top 50 heart hospital, we partner with you to develop a personalized heart care plan tailored to your needs.
Learn more about Dr. Amin and discover the treatment options that may be right for you.
Last updated: May 16, 2025