Patient Stories Archives - Page 13 of 18 - CHOC

CHOC Patient Benefits from World’s Smallest Pacemaker

Sofia Rodriguez and CHOC cardiologist Dr. Anthony McCanta are making medical history. Her new pacemaker is about the size of a vitamin.

Every 3 minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Today, meet six CHOC patients who have benefited from a bone marrow transplant.

Nikki was among the first patients at CHOC to benefit from personalized spinal implants as part of her scoliosis surgery.

When Jordan started complaining of stomach pains, his family never imagined that he would undergo surgery at CHOC Hospital 24 hours later.

Katie returned to the CVICU to reunite the heroes that saved her life after she went into sudden cardiac arrest at school.

Living with cystic fibrosis since age 1, Kieran is an accomplished gymnast who recently competed at a national level.

As we prepare to celebrate the opening of our all-private-room NICU, say hello to a few graduates of the CHOC NICU.

Jaxson passed away after a drowning accident at a neighbor’s pool. His family participates in CHOC Walk every year to honor his memory.

For the Thompsons, the 4th of July holiday sparks memories of nurses, doctors and the intensive care unit after their youngest had a seisure.