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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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Heart Transplant: Tyler’s Story

Tyler was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a complex congenital heart defect. After a heart transplant, the 5-year-old is thriving.

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Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Chris' Story

Chris was diagnosed with a dilated cardiomyopathy when he was 15 years old and underwent a successful heart transplant at CHOP.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Albe’s Story

Albe was rushed to the Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for sudden cardiac arrest. The Critical Care Medicine team was ready to save his life.

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Aortic Stenosis: Sarah's Story

Born with a heart defect called aortic stenosis, Sarah had two open heart surgeries when she was young. Now 16, she’s an honor roll student who loves art and design.

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Coronary Artery Anomaly: Quinn's Story

Quinn was diagnosed with a type of coronary artery anomaly called anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) and treated by the Cardiac team at CHOP, giving him a better chance at survival.

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