Beckett's Congenital Heart Journey at Medical City Healthcare

Beckett received treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) at HCA Healthcare affiliate Medical City Children's Hospital in Dallas, Texas. HLHS is considered a critical congenital heart defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. In 2024, Beckett's story was featured as part of the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare's new campaign, underscoring the importance of 24/7, essential and specialized care that only hospitals provide.
After his birth, a highly-skilled team of Medical City Healthcare professionals - including surgeons, physicians, nurses and more - performed three open heart surgeries on Beckett when his heart was still the size of a walnut. "Every single family that comes into our heart center is a part of our family from day one. We have a huge team that cares for these babies. In Beckett's case, 40 to 50 people at least were involved in caring for this one little baby," shared the baby's physician, Dr. Kristine Guleserian, Congenital Heart Surgery Program Director at Medical City Children's Hospital.