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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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Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Cherish’s Story

Cherish’s rare and extremely serious heart condition went undiagnosed for years. CHOP experts gave Cherish and her family, at first, hope, and then a new heart.

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From Struggling to Breathe to Finishing a 5K

Brenna first came to CHOP with a lymphatics condition so severe she could hardly function. A collaboration between lymphatics, genetics and oncology changed her life.

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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.

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Video: A Heart for Hudson

Born with a severe heart defect, Hudson experienced a harrowing journey before he had a heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Coronary Artery Anomaly: Ryan's Story

Ryan had no idea anything was wrong with his heart. But a frightening diagnosis meant he had to take a break from sports to fight for his life.

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Chylothorax: Lucas’ Story

Diagnosed with chylothorax at birth, Lucas needed expert lymphatic care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to survive. 

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Long QT Syndrome: Samad’s Story

After Samad was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart disorder, his family underwent genetic testing and discovered they too had the disorder.

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Arrhythmias: Disha's Story

Born with a serious heart condition, Disha has grown up under the care of CHOP's Cardiac Center and now has a family of her own.

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