Mohawk Valley Man 'On the Ropes,' Gets New Heart

Herkimer County resident Jim Pugliese has seen young boxers take incredible blows and rally for a win in the ring. You could say he ’s experienced the same situation. The 64-year-old Mohawk Valley man suffered heart failure and received a new heart, a second chance at life, two weeks ago at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital.
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news