Cardiac Center Patient Stories

In the midst of the pandemic, a family travels from Hawaii to Philadelphia for their daughter’s third open-heart surgery. Find out why.

Discovering the world-class care at CHOP’s Cardiac Center, Addison’s parents relocate to Pa. for ongoing care of their daughter’s severe heart condition.

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, one Va. family chose CHOP’s Cardiac Center for their daughter’s heart repair. Find out why.

Facing a future of recurring internal bleeding, Maria tried an experimental drug. It completely remodeled her lymphatic channels and stopped the bleeding.

An innovative new heart valve and expert treatment at CHOP have given 18-year-old Casey a new lease on life.

Tenlee was 3 days old when her family learned reconstructive surgery wouldn't be enough to save her life — she needed a new heart.

Before Zylah was even born, she received a miraculous birthday gift. It wasn’t a frilly dress or a pretty doll, but a heart procedure developed for extremely premature babies, just like her.

When seemingly healthy Angy-Mike was diagnosed with cardiac disease, his family was shocked. A new heart got this high school wrestler back on the mat.

As an infant, Owen needed three open-heart surgeries. As a teen, he needed a new kidney — which his mother donated.