These are real-life CHOC stories featuring our doctors, nurses, associates and patients. These dramatic profiles offer glimpses into the complex world of pediatric medicine and underscore how CHOC provides the most advanced medical care for Orange County’s critically ill or injured children.
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CARDIOLOGY STORIES
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Johnny
Johnny knew that eventually he would come to Children's Hospital of Orange County for treatment - but not until he was ready.
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Olivia
A fragile beginning strengthened her heart.
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Cassidy
Cassidy started Kindergarten last July, one month after the major open-heart surgery that saved her life.
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Zoey
For Zoey's mother, the fact that Hoag and CHOC collaborated to save her daughter's life is something she will never forget.
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Dr. Chang
Renowned specialist leads the CHOC Heart Institute with the Japanese philosophy of kaizen top of mind.
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Airic
Complex heart valve surgery saves boy's life.
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Erica
5-year old girl survives congenital heart condition and fatal lung disease.
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Nathan
Nathan Akiyoshi receives surgery at CHOC to repair holes in heart.
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Juan
Thanks to the CHOC Heart Institute, Baby Juan will grow up to steal the hearts of many admirers.
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Nadia
Nadia came to us with heart failure, liver failure and kidney failure.
Today we consider her an amazing success.
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Zoe
A second opinion gave Zoe the chance to look forward to a normal childhood.
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Monique
For the first 2 months of her life, Monique was fighting to survive. Today she faces a normal, healthy childhood.
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Garrett
Garrett thinks he's a super hero. Thanks to the super team of doctors and nurses at CHOC, he's now a thriving 3-year-old.
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