Congenital Heart Defects
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Girl With 10 Percent Chance To Survive Celebrates 10th Birthday
Born five weeks early, Mia Wilson was diagnosed with a rare heart condition that gave her a 10 percent survival rate. During her first year of life, Mia suffered several strokes and cardiac arrests requiring many surgeries and procedures.
Specialized Care for Infants with Heart Defects Keeps Baby at Home
Vinny’s complex congenital heart disease was detected before he was born. Mom and Vinny’s health were followed closely during pregnancy by the Congenital Heart Collaborative’s fetal team at UH Rainbow.
Heart Surgery Before and After Birth
After surgery, Abby was a new baby. She had more energy and strength, and her sweet personality really started to shine.
Fear of Doctors Turns Into Trust
Sensing young John's anxiety, the doctor stood in the doorway and talked to him from there. At their fourth interaction, he finally allowed her to examine him.
Less Than a Year Old and Two Major Heart Surgeries
Clayden was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, or HLHS, a severe congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is underdeveloped.
Your Child Has a Heart Murmur: What You Need To Know
In many cases, heart murmurs are not serious and do not affect a child’s health, but in rare cases, the heart murmur can be a sign of a serious condition.
Quick Action Saves Life of Young Athlete with Congenital Heart Condition
The star athlete, called Z by his friends and family, collapsed in the locker room at the start of halftime.
Heart Intervention for Unborn Baby Saves Her Life
Dr. Doaa was halfway through her pregnancy and living out of the country when her doctor told her and her husband that there was a serious problem with her baby’s heart and there was nothing they could do.