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Research and innovation

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.