Cardiac Center Patient Stories

Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of pediatric cardiology experts in the world. We make sure you and your child get the highest level of support.

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Patient story

Thriving, On and Off the Ice: Morgan’s Journey with HLHS

A young adult with CHD pursues her passion, supported by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Fontan Rehabilitation, Wellness, Activity and Resilience Development Program.

Patient story

Anaya’s Story: A New Pulmonary Valve, a New Life

CHOP’s Cardiac Center makes history when Dr. Katsuhide Maeda implants a MASA polymeric pulmonary valve in a patient’s heart to treat congenital heart defects.

Patient story

Stephanos’ Story

Stephanos was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in utero and had three surgeries before he turned 3. Thanks to the Fetal Heart Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Stephanos is now a 6-year-old who loves Legos and sports, and swings a mean golf club.

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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.