Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Patient Stories

Nicholas was born without a pulmonary artery, the vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. Lifelong care from the Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction (PAR) program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has helped Nicholas achieve more than anyone might ever have imagined. Nicholas, now 13, recently ran the fastest mile in his class and was a first pick for the flag football team at his school in South Carolina, where he was born.

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When Kelly and Malcolm learned that their baby Carter was born with a rare heart condition they searched to find the best course of treatment for their son. After a nationwide search they found the Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction (PAR) program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

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