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Dr. Anthony Mccanta

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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Ask a CHOC Doc: Are Heart Palpitations Dangerous?

August 9, 2018

A pediatric cardiologist explains when palpitations, also known as irregular heartbeats, are a sign of something more concerning.

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CHOC Patient Celebrates Milestone Birthday with Blood Drive

February 2, 2018

Austin depends on monthly blood transfusions. For his 13th birthday, he’s asking friends and family to donate blood to CHOC.

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CHOC Patient Benefits from World’s Smallest Pacemaker

September 22, 2017

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

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A Reunion of Heroes: Katie’s Story

August 16, 2017

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

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Electrophysiology Advances Restore Patient’s Quality of Life

February 13, 2017

Lauren’s arrhythmia has been repaired and her quality of life dramatically improved thanks to technology and a CHOC cardiologist.

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Why one mom is thankful for CHOC this year

November 21, 2016

A mom shares what she’s thankful for this holiday season: the health of her son Noah, and the strength of his complex care team at CHOC.

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