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Patient Stories from the Heart Institute

Children with heart disease or defects can, and do, grow and thrive. Find stories of hope and healing from our patients who are living life to the fullest.

A patient with ACHD.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Learn why these patients continue to receive their care at Cincinnati Children’s as adults.

ACHD Stories
A Kentucky patient who travelled to Cincinnati Children's for arrhythmia care.
Arrhythmia
Read why patients of all ages come to us for their arrhythmia care.
Arrhythmia Stories
A patient with cardiomyopathy talking with her sister.
Cardiomyopathy

We treat nearly a thousand patients with cardiomyopathy a year. Read a few of their stories.

Cardiomyopathy Stories
A fetal heart patient.
Fetal Heart
Hear from our patients and families why our Fetal Heart Program is a world leader.
Fetal Heart Stories
Russell smiles.
Fontan Management

We offer lifelong care to those who've had a Fontan procedure. Hear some of their stories.

Fontan Stories
A heart surgery patient.
Heart Surgery

Patients from around the globe receive care from our surgery team. Read a few of their stories.

Heart Surgery Stories
A heart transplant patient.
Heart Transplant
Learn how heart transplant has changed the outcome for just a few of our patients.
Heart Transplant Stories
A Kentucky patient who travelled to Cincinnati Children's for care.
Kentucky Heart

Read how patients benefit from the care we provide in Greater Louisville and Western Kentucky.

Kentucky Heart Stories
A patient with a ventricular assist device.
Ventricular Assist Device
Watch stories of hope and inspiration about our Ventricular Assist Device Program.
VAD Stories
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