Robert: A Different Perspective on Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Amanda heard rumors about low survival rates for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Here, doctors gave her son a 90% chance of survival.

Pediatric Hospitalist Services

See how hospitalists at Children's Colorado coordinate the entire health care team to maintain continuity of care between hospital and outpatient settings.

Juniper: Children's Hospital Colorado's Youngest Ever Recipient of the Berlin Heart

Shortly after her birth, Juniper was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease that was weakening and enlarging the two lower chambers of her heart. She was fitted with the Berlin Heart at Children's Colorado and was the youngest recipient of this device.

Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Get the latest in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery healthcare resources to better your practice and learn about innovations in our Heart Institute.

Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

Ventricular assist devices (VAD) help pump blood through the body if your child’s heart is too weak or damaged to do so. We use the device to help your child stay healthy while they await their surgical procedure.

Research and Innovation

Declan: A Nurse Experiences a Coarctation of the Aorta as a Parent

When doctors found signs of a congenital heart defect in her son, a PICU nurse experienced what it’s like to be on the other side of care.

Harlowe: Caring for a Rare Cardiac Condition, Before and After Birth

Mariel had an autoimmune condition called Sjogren's syndrome. This condition caused her baby girl, still in utero, to begin having problems. Mariel's daughter's heartbeat dropped to half its previous rate and caused a scare. After birth, the baby was given a pacemaker and is now thriving.

Cardiac Device Implantation Procedure

Learn what to expect from a pacemaker or defibrillator procedure, including how they work, what the implantation procedure involves and what to expect for recovery.

Family Knows Best: A Doctor's Perspective on Family-Centered Care

The Heart Institute at Children's Colorado believes that healthcare staff and patient families should be partners. Learn how this helps get your child home.