Patient Stories
Little Hearts.Big Stories.
Behind every number on this website is a family that was told something frightening and came out the other side.
Stories Are on Their Way
Every story here is published only after a family gives written consent. We are collecting those permissions now — check back soon, or read how each story will be told below.
How Each Story Is Told
The Same Five Things, Every Time
A consistent format, so a parent reading in the middle of a difficult week can find what they need quickly.
01
The childFirst name or initial, age at treatment, home district.
02
What we foundThe condition, and how it came to light.
03
What we didThe treatment, in plain language.
04
Where they are nowHow the child is today.
05
In the family's wordsA short message from the parents, if they wish to give one.
Story Categories
The Treatments Behind These Stories
ASD Device Closure
VSD Device Closure
PDA Device Closure
Balloon Valvuloplasty
Neonatal and Premature Baby Cases
Camp Detections
Congenital Heart Surgery
Would You Like to Share Your Child's Story?
A parent reading it may be exactly where you were a year ago. Nothing is published without your written consent.