Children's Hospital Colorado

Heart Institute Patient Stories

As the region’s leader in congenital and pediatric heart care, we provide extraordinary care and exceptional outcomes.

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No two kids — or their hearts — are the same. They have unique medical needs that require specialized care and lead them on life-changing journeys. Read about some of those journeys below.

Meet the families we've helped

How a Dual Heart-Liver Transplant Saved Gracie’s Life

When Gracie’s single-ventricle disease necessitated both a heart and liver transplant, our team began preparing to complete both surgeries at the same time.

Anna-Gray: A Full Life with Adult Congenital Heart Disease

In her 20s, Anna-Gray is learning what treatment for congenital heart disease looks like for an adult — and why it’s best at Children’s Colorado.

A woman in her 20s smiles and holds up her arm while hiking around a mountain lake.

Declan: A Nurse Experiences a Coarctation of the Aorta as a Parent

When doctors found signs of a congenital heart defect in her son, a PICU nurse experienced what it’s like to be on the other side of care.

Bethany holds her young son, Declan, at Christmas time.

Wyatt: Achieving Milestones with Achondroplasia

Wyatt was born with achondroplasia and multiple respiratory conditions landed him in the hospital. See how he pulled through and is thriving as a little person today.

Child holding a 'First Day of Kindergarten' sign, smiling, with a U.S. flag and a school building in the background.