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‘Such a joy’
A colorful string of bravery beads shows a baby girl’s remarkable journey.
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‘Something special’
Five-year-old Louis Ribbens and his parents have undergone quite a journey of the heart.
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- February 11, 2022
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‘You’d never know’
After little Evelyn Brummel underwent coronary bypass surgery, “It’s amazing how fast she has bounced back.”
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- April 2, 2021
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Stronger than ever
At age 5, a heart warrior bravely undergoes surgery for a rare congenital condition.
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- February 17, 2020
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‘Where have you been?’
After childhood heart surgery, Brent Morton didn't realize he needed follow-up treatment as an adult.
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- January 10, 2020
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‘I would not put limits on him’
There are many things medical experts thought Everett Oostveen would never do. This spunky 3-year-old is defying all odds.
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- November 22, 2019
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Her rainbow heart baby
A prenatal ultrasound alerted Amanda Rostic to her son's medical challenges, giving her time to plan his care well before birth.
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- May 20, 2019
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‘The best hope you can have’
JJ Smith’s parents moved to a new home and found new doctors—all to save their son.
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- March 18, 2019
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‘A real pioneer’
Asked if he wanted to undergo a groundbreaking surgery to rebuild his heart, 11-year-old Trent Ahlefeld said, ‘I’ll take a risk to make myself feel better.”
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- January 18, 2019
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A closer look at a complex heart
Pediatric cardiologists use 3D viewing technology to plan how to re-route and replace a teenager’s blood vessel.
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- December 9, 2018
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Heart of mystery
A 3D model helps a 10-year-old boy understand his unique anatomy. And it helps his doctors plan his treatment.
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- February 19, 2018
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‘His whole story has been a miracle’
Adopted from China with heart defects, Isaiah Lunsford receives a life-changing surgical fix.
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