Success Stories
Meet patients of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program who have thrived with complex heart conditions.
Rebekah’s Story
Rebekah was born with a rare form of congenital heart disease. At Cincinnati Children’s, she found the specialized care she needed, close to home.
Bethany’s Story
When Bethany found out she was going to be a mother, she asked her doctor whether being born with transposition of the great vessels would require specialized care during pregnancy.
Russell’s Story
In collaboration with his regular team of doctors, the congenital heart disease specialists at Cincinnati Children’s help Russell manage his tricuspid atresia.
Austin’s Story
Austin was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, but the biggest scare of his life came more than 20 years later—when his heart stopped in the middle of a softball game.
Randy’s Story
Randy spent nearly 20 years bouncing between emergency rooms for his complex heart defect before he found a home with the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program.
Lauren’s Story
Lauren came to Cincinnati Children’s for her heart defect. When her daughter was diagnosed with the same condition, they started coming together.
Gurpreet’s Story
In the transition to adulthood, Gurpreet found it challenging to put care for his heart defect first.