Cardiac patient stories

Osman's story

In 2023, Osman went into heart failure and his family were told he needed a heart transplant to save his life. 

Osman became the first patient to undergo a paediatric heart transplant at The Children鈥檚 Hospital at Westmead. 

Zariah and Sarah's story

Diagnosed with a heart condition and Down syndrome in utero, Zariah and Sarah have received life-saving care from our hospitals.

Ahmad's story

How ECMO and a heart transplant saved Ahmad's life

Eugene's story

Born with a congenital heart condition, Eugene has had multiple surgeries and follow-ups. Thanks to outreach care, he now gets some of that care closer to home.