Case studies

We can provide all types of case studies from across the UK. Contact the Press Office or call 020 7554 0164 for more details.

Cordelia's story

cordeliaCordelia was born with a congenital heart defect and at ten days old she underwent open heart surgery which lasted over seven hours. Cordelia rapidly recovered after the surgery and after nine days was allowed home.

She has grown into an energetic two year old, full of mischief and confidence, with a cheeky infectious smile. She is now fine, but still has check ups once a year. 

Read about our 2008 Help a Heart case studies

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aaronAaron's story

Aaron, now seven, was diagnosed with a major heart defect (hypoplastic left heart syndrome – commonly known as half-a-heart syndrome) before he was born. With the help of the BHF, his parents were fully prepared for what was going to happen after his birth.

Aaron has now had 4 operations for his condition and as he gets older he will need a heart transplant. ‘Throughout all this Aaron has been an absolute star,’ Sam says.

Listen to our podcast featuring Aaron and the work of BHF Heart Nurses

barbara and graham

Graham and Barbara's story

Two years ago Graham, now in his 70s, started to suffer from chest pains and breathlessness which escalated during a holiday in Wales.

Graham was diagnosed with heart failure and was discharged a week later. Initially he and Barbara found it difficult to adjust to his condition. Fortunately Anne, their BHF heart nurse helped the couple adjust and Graham gradually got back on his feet.

Alexandra

alexandraAlexandra, now 17, was diagnosed with a serious heart defect (atrial septal defect) five years ago. She had to undergo major heart surgery and was worried that the resulting scar would ruin her dreams of becoming a model.

‘I feel that I have shown there is life after open-heart surgery’, she says. I am proud of my scar because it shows all that I have been through. My energy is a little limited but life really is wonderful.’

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