Emmanuel is a heart warrior facing a congenital heart disease diagnosis with strength, resilience, and a powerful fighting spirit. His journey highlights the realities of pediatric heart conditions, complex medical care, and unwavering family support. Read how Emmanuel and his loved ones navigate life with congenital heart disease while inspiring hope for other CHD families.
Facing a CHD diagnosis can be overwhelming – but understanding the financial side shouldn’t add to the stress. In this guide from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology, we walk through insurance considerations, billing questions, financial assistance options and practical tips to help families prepare for costs associated with congenital heart disease care.
Ellie’s journey with AV canal defect, five open-heart surgeries, and remarkable resilience shows how her family learned to slow down, stay hopeful, and embrace each moment.
There are some common symptoms of CHD that may indicate that a child’s heart should be evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist.
From CICU holidays to first steps — every milestone matters. Follow Ollie’s journey with CHD, from early surgeries to family moments that remind us why celebrating progress, big and small, is so important.
Facing a CHD diagnosis and open‑heart surgery for her newborn, one mom finds community, connection and purpose in advocacy.
After a congenital heart defect diagnosis and pacemaker surgery, 10‑year‑old Grayson gets back to fishing and life he loves. Read how resilience, pediatric cardiology care and family support helped him keep his passion alive.
Being diagnosed at two days old and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic with Tetralogy of Fallot caused Jameson’s parents a great deal of fear and anxiety. Since those early days, Jameson’s mom, Jamie, has managed the fear by educating herself about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and becoming an advocate for her son and other kids experiencing the same thing.
From potluck beginnings to a CHD support community of thousands, Kids at Heart connects families who truly understand the journey. Learn how this free program helps heart families build connection, emotional support and shared experiences.
Meet pediatric cardiologist Dr. Dongngan Truong — blending expert echocardiography, CHD care and family‑centered heart disease support. Learn how she guides heart patients and educates families and clinicians alike.