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Heart / Cardiology

Overcoming sudden cardiac arrest: Henry’s story 

May 12, 2022

Henry playing video games in his hospital room

After a scary incident, Henry came to CHOC to recover and receive an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to prevent cardiac episodes.

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Heart / Cardiology Dr. Anthony Mccanta

Aurora, 18 months, becomes the first graduate of CHOC’s Cardiac GI Nutrition Clinic

February 24, 2022

Born with heart disease, Aurora developed a negative association with breastfeeding and formula. Now, she can enjoy eating solid foods.

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Gastroenterology Health Heart / Cardiology Dr. Jeffrey Ho Dr. Nita Doshi Patient Stories

My child fainted: Should I be worried?

February 9, 2022

A CHOC expert explains that fainting does not indicate underlying illness for most kids, but it can sometimes be a sign of a cardiac issue.

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Heart / Cardiology Dr. Gina Morchi

COVID-19 vaccine offers life-saving hope to high-risk teen

September 7, 2021

For Logan, who has complex congenital heart disease, vaccine eligibility ensured safety from a life-threatening virus.

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COVID-19 Health Heart / Cardiology Immunizations / Vaccinations Patient Stories

Making great progress, strides after deep brain stimulation procedure

August 12, 2021

A deep brain stimulation surgery at CHOC has given 9-year-old Ryder and his family an improved quality of life.

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Heart / Cardiology Neurology Rare Disease Dr. Joffre Olaya Dr. Terence Sanger

The COVID-19 vaccine and myocarditis

July 9, 2021

Learn more about the link between myocarditis and the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and why health experts still recommend people receive the vaccine.

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Two generations of CHOC heart families

February 11, 2021

Jasmine and Jennifer had heart surgery at CHOC when they were kids. Now, each of their kids are heart patients, too.

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Heart / Cardiology Dr. Michae Recto Dr. Nita Doshi Patient Stories Stories
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