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

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.

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.

Conor: Looking Beyond Congenital Heart Disease Care

Conor’s story shows how our cardiac care goes beyond the heart and addresses neurodevelopment for children with congenital heart disease.

Oliver: Conquering Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Oliver was diagnosed with HLHS before birth. Thanks to expert care at Children’s Colorado, he’s now a thriving, energetic kid living life to the fullest.