Our innovation success stories

Our Heart Program’s Innovation Success Stories

At the Herma Heart Institute, We Look at Each Child Individually and Work To Find Solutions for Their Biggest Challenges

Oftentimes, the clinical and surgical innovations used for one child are used to help hundreds, if not thousands, of congenital heart disease patients across the world. Below are just a few stories of the pioneers who helped pave the way for groundbreaking innovations.

Terri is a Herma Heart Institute nurse  

Terri

A Herma Heart Institute nurse who led a project to better identify and support children with signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Jack patient at the Herma Heart Institute within Children's Wisconsin

Jack

The first Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) patient in the United States to use the Heartware Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD)

Julissa patient at the Herma Heart Institute within Children's Wisconsin

Julissa

An innovative surgery for a baby born with two tracheas

Vincent patient at the Herma Heart Institute within Children's Wisconsin

Vincent

The first Berlin Heart patient in the Midwest

BrentLee patient at the Herma Heart Institute within Children's Wisconsin

BrentLee

The first child in the world to use a Berlin Heart as a total artificial heart.