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Cardiac Critical Care Medicine Patient Stories

Our specially trained physicians and cardiac critical care experts offer an unparalleled level of expertise to patients with complex congenital heart disease and their families.

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Patient story

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.

Patient story

Heart Malformations: Brynn's Story

A series of surgical procedures at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia corrected Brynn’s rare combination of heart defects.

Patient story

Pulmonary Hypertension: Lily’s Story

Lily, 8, has her complicated heart problems including pulmonary hypertension under control thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Patient story

Pulmonary Hypertension: Emma’s Story

Emma, 9, has the energy to swim, dance and participate in the activities she loves thanks to the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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