Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Patient Stories
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Lifesaving Care for HLHS: Thomas’ Story
Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Thomas had a 50% chance of making it to his first reconstructive heart surgery. CHOP helped him beat those odds.
From Hawaii to Philadelphia During COVID-19: Eva’s Story
In the midst of the pandemic, a family travels from Hawaii to Philadelphia for their daughter’s third open-heart surgery. Find out why.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Heterotaxy Syndrome: Brendan’s Story
Born with a severe congenital heart defect, 17-year-old Brendan is now an accomplished swimmer after treatment from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Michael's Story
Michael, 5, is meeting all his developmental milestones after surgeries for a severe heart defect. He was closely monitored by the Cardiac Kids Developmental Follow-up Program at CHOP.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Siena's Story
Born with multiple ventricular septal heart defects, Siena overcame many challenges during her first year. Now 14 months old, she's back home and reaching new milestones.
Heart Transplant: Kylee's Story
Kylee is a happy and healthy 5-year-old girl thanks in large part to a heart transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Francis’ Story
Francis was born with HLHS, a severe heart defect. After the first two of a staged series of three heart reconstruction procedures, he is doing well.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Jeremy's Story
Jeremy was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). After a series of three reconstructive surgeries, he’s now an outgoing 5-year-old.
Plastic Bronchitis: John's Story
John, 6, had an innovative procedure to seal the leaks in his lymphatics system. Today, he has the energy to be active and play sports
Heart Transplant: Stosh’s Story
Diagnosed with heart defects before birth, Stosh had heart surgery in utero, three reconstructive procedures in his first four years, then a heart transplant.