News and Stories

Arthur and mum, Julia A printed 3D heart replica can influence and enhance patient care for the better. It allows surgeons to not only meticulously plan complex heart surgeries, but to do so based on each patient’s unique condition and circumstances. We were recently privileged to hear Julia speak honestly about what this remarkable model meant for her son, Arthur. Nothing demonstrates the restorative impact of such vital work more powerfully than hearing from someone it di

At Heartbeat, we’ve been lucky enough to get to know Jas and her family. Here’s her story: During her mother’s 20-week pregnancy scan, Jas was prenatally diagnosed with four complex heart conditions: 1. Congenitally corrected transposition 2. Dextrocardia with large outlet VSD 3. Pulmonary outflow tract obstruction due to accessory tissue attached to the aortic valve cusp 4. Intermittent episodes of second and third-degree AV block After receiving t

At just three and a half years old, Pippa is already an extraordinary little girl with an extraordinary story — and thanks to the...

(Claire and Paul Rogers) Paul was a cardiac patient in ICU in Guernsey when he was told he would be travelling to the University Hospital...

Mother’s bravery wanting to raise awareness around heart health after the death of her baby

Coming under the care of Southampton General Hospital was a turning point for one family.

The wonderful Marshall family make the trip from Bournemouth (and Poland!) every year to Heartbeat House and the Ocean Ward