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Toddler Is Healthy, Full of Energy After Lifesaving Surgery
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at UH Rainbow perform successful open-heart surgery on a toddler with cor triatriatum – an extremely rare heart defect.
A Heart Warrior Living Life to the Fullest
They never expected to be a heart family, but Trent's parents are so grateful their son is living his life to the fullest, thanks to the Congenital Heart Collaborative at UH Rainbow.
Treating an Abnormal Heart Condition
After experiencing dizziness and chest pain, Nicole was fitted with a home heart monitor, which showed that her heart was periodically stopping. UH Rainbow pediatric cardiologist Dr. Chris Snyder determined how to treat her rare condition.
A Stroke Saved My Life
There were no prior symptoms when Jason suffered a stroke at 43 years old, but because of the stroke, it was discovered that he suffered from a congenital heart disease called transposition of the great arteries.
Fetal Heart Intervention Corrects Heart Abnormality
After a heart abnormality was discovered in baby Emmett’s first ultrasound, fetal heart intervention was used to give him “the healthiest heart and best outlook possible.”
Fear of Doctors Turns Into Trust
Sensing young John's anxiety, the doctor talked to him from the doorway. At their fourth interaction, John finally allowed her to examine him.
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.
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.