Heart Center
Patient Stories
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Read how Greyson’s heart defect inspired his family to give back and advocate for other children with pediatric heart conditions.
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Baby Battles Fatal Heart Condition and Comes Out Unstoppable
Thanks to her surgeons and Seattle Children’s Single Ventricle Program, Nevaeh’s future is limitless.
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Malachi Stohr Is “Absolutely Amazing”
Despite having gone through so much in his 2.5 years of life – including a surgery to repair two holes in his heart – Malachi wakes up with a smile on his face and goes to sleep smiling.
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Teen Joins Clinical Trial to Help Hearts Like His
Read how Marcus is helping move the needle forward in finding innovative treatments for congenital heart defects.
Advances in Care
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Understanding Kawasaki Disease in Children with COVID-19
Research is underway at Seattle Children's to monitor COVID-19 related antibody development in children with Kawasaki-like symptoms.
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Tailor-Made Fish Help Explain Genetic Conditions in Children
Dr. Lisa Maves is editing zebrafish genes to learn about human heart defects and other complex conditions.
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Using 3D Printed Hearts to Improve Communication
Seattle Children’s is using printed and digital 3D models to improve communication between doctors and parents about their child’s heart disease.
Paying for Care
Learn about paying for care at Seattle Children’s, including insurance coverage, billing and financial assistance.
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