Heart Failure Program | Patient Stories

A new approach to treating children awaiting heart transplant.

 

 

VAD Patient

Heart transplant patient brings home the gold.

 

 

 

He wears his heart on his... back?

 

 

 

AidenFreedom in waiting: A ventricular assist device give Aidan's family independence.

 

 

Advances in medical management of pediatric heart failure

Baby Heart FailureDakota’s mysterious heart problem sent her into heart failure when she was just weeks old. But careful medical management helped her recover and avoid transplant.



baby heart medical management

Baby Maverick’s parents thought his best chance at life was a heart transplant- but medical management helped his heart grow strong. Now 3, Mav truly lives up to his name!



Child heart transplant medical management

Kalev spent his first 93 days of life waiting for a heart transplant…but ended up not needing one, thanks to medicine.



child heart medical managementTwo years ago Joshua’s heart was so weak, he was listed for transplant. Today, the active 12 year old dreams of becoming a chef.

 

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