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Ventricular Assist Device Program Patient Stories

Read stories of hope and inspiration from patients and families who were cared for by our team at Cincinnati Children's Ventricular Assist Device Program.
Frankie smiles.
Viral Myocarditis

Frankie's Story

Learn how when a cold turned deadly for Frankie, our experts diagnosed the problem and helped her heart work again.
Mother and father sitting with their baby.
Missing Coronary Artery

James' Story

Learn about James—who is likely the smallest child ever to get a VAD, make it to transplant, and then get discharged to home.
Myocarditis patient smiling at the camera.
Myocarditis

Samantha's Story

After a virus attacked Samantha's heart, learn how doctors at Cincinnati Children's used a VAD to repair it.
Cardiomyopathy patient looking at camera and smiling.
Cardiomyopathy

Tessa's Story

Watch a day in the life of Tessa—and see her quality of life improve after getting a ventricular assist device.
Cardiomyopathy patient speaking to the camera.
Cardiomyopathy/Heart Failure

Travale's Story

Watch Travale dance in the halls of Cincinnati Children's after receiving his VAD. Weeks later, he received a successful transplant. 
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