Cardiac Center Patient Stories

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Heart and Lung Transplant: Riley’s Story

As one of a handful of children in the world who have had a heart and double lung transplant, Riley's journey to recovery is remarkable.

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Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV): Michael's Story

Michael, 3, had a series of heart surgeries at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to correct a rare heart defect: double outlet right ventricle.

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Severe Chronic Lung Disease with Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: Taylor’s Story

Born 13 weeks premature, Taylor is now a happy toddler, thanks to expert care and innovative treatment for severe chronic lung disease at CHOP.

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Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): Mason's Story

Mason was born with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and had surgery at just 5 days old to repair his heart. Today, he is a happy and active toddler.

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Pulmonary Hypertension and Transposition of the Great Arteries: Cole’s Story

Cole, 12, is able to treat his pulmonary hypertension with oral medications thanks to a clinical trial at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Coarctation of the Aorta: Christopher’s Story

Christopher had heart surgery to correct his coarctation of the aorta when he was just 6 months old. Today, he’s getting ready to start kindergarten.

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Heart Malformations: Brynn's Story

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

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Pulmonary Hypertension: Chad’s Story

Chad, 11, is smiling again after multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment for CDH and pulmonary hypertension at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Pulmonary Hypertension: Stella’s Story

A new regimen of oral medications allows Stella, 10, to treat her pulmonary hypertension and live an active life.

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Pulmonary Hypertension: Lily’s Story

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