COVID-19 Update: Patient Stories
Our Young Heart Patients and Their Inspiring Stories of Courage
Every day, the dedicated heart team at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital provides care and support for families during what can be a very scary time. We are constantly inspired by our young patients as they face their difficult journey with determination and courage. Here are just a few of their stories.
Abbey’s Story
After Abbey was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic left ventricular dysplasia, her care team – led by Dr. Chris Snyder and Dr. Walter Hoyt – determined the best course of action would be to implant a cardioverter defibrillator.
Abraham’s Story
Dr. Chris Snyder, Dr. Walter Hoyt and their entire team with the Congenital Heart Collaborative at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital performed a procedure on Abraham‘s heart using a new high-density grid mapping catheter.
Contessa’s Story
Contessa assumed she was having a panic attack when she felt her heart racing, but her upper extremity blood pressure came back in the upper 180s. Her condition was so severe that she was treated almost immediately in the Cath Lab at UH Rainbow.
Eliza’s Story
Eliza was diagnosed with double inlet left ventricle, or single ventricle, at 19 weeks gestation during a routine ultrasound.
Everly and Maverick's Story
Born at just 24 weeks gestation, twins Everly and Maverick were both born with the congenital heart defect, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). They are the first infants in NE Ohio to be treated with a device only recently approved by the FDA.
Myles' Story
Expectant parents Tena and Joe Crock were excited for the birth of their first child. Although Tena's pregnancy began smoothly, that dramatically changed when the couple received unexpected news at the 20-week pregnancy ultrasound. Preliminary...
Roubir's Story
12 year old Roubir was life-flighted to UH Rainbow with a rare form of pediatric tachycardia (rapid heart beat). Doctors there were able to medically stabilize him and ultimately cure him using innovative techniques.
Sam's Story
Born six weeks early, Sam was quickly diagnosed with a life-threatening heart defect. UH experts were able to respond immediately with interventional treatments that saved his life.