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Aiden - One in a Million

From an early age Aiden was born without a palate. He had lung troubles and was put on the transplant ...

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3-D Maps Help Find and Fix Electrical Heart Problems Like Correy's

Although cardiac arrhythmias can be treated successfully even in the newborn period, arrhythmias can also arise as a result of ...

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A 15-Hour Heart Transplant, Ryan’s Shot at a Normal Life

On August 15, 1994, Ryan Heller was born in Rockford, Illinois. About 12 hours after birth, Ryan was diagnosed with ...

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The Washington University Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals is Among First to Earn Accreditation

In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), The Washington University Adult Congenital Heart Disease ...

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Pediatric Hypertension Program Offers Advanced Diagnostic Technology

The Pediatric Hypertension Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital now offers an advanced technology that has already proven effective as ...

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Heart Center Once Again Earns National Excellence Honor

The St. Louis Children’s and Washington Universty Heart Center met clinical qualifications to maintain its status as an Optum Congenital ...

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New Guidelines Open Competitive Sports to Some Athletes With Heart Conditions

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have loosened some restrictions placed on competitive ...

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The Future of Augmented Reality is Here

Originally published in the Spring issue of Pathways, a newsletter for investors of the Children’s Discovery Institute. Written by Patti ...

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Young Teen Undergoes Rare Heart-Lung Transplant At St. Louis Children's Hospital

Spencer Kolman was a busy, seemingly healthy teen a year ago. He was involved in drama, band, hockey and Boy ...