Dare to Dream: Antonio’s Experience with HLHS
With the support of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s FORWARD Program, a teen with Fontan circulation pursues his football dreams.
Fetal Heart Program Patient Stories
An expert team of pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and other CHOP specialists will care for your baby. They'll support you throughout your pregnancy, delivery and beyond, providing the most advanced cardiac care.
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Arley’s Story: Fetal Surgery for Pericardial Teratoma
Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia performed lifesaving fetal open heart surgery to remove a tumor growing on Arley’s heart.
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.
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.
Transposition of the Great Arteries: Mazan’s Story
When their son is born with a complex congenital heart defect, a Lehigh Valley family turns to CHOP for care.
The World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Cameron’s Story
An adapted device and minimally invasive heart surgery give a newborn with heart block the boost he needs.
The Beauty of Different: Sasha’s Story
From gracing a magazine cover to writing for one, this former Fetal Heart Program patient aims to shake up the beauty industry and its view of scars.
Heart Transplant: Tenlee's Story
Tenlee was 3 days old when her family learned reconstructive surgery wouldn't be enough to save her life — she needed a new heart.
Pulmonary Arterial Venous Fistula: Amelia's Story
Born with a rare heart defect, Amelia received innovative, life-saving treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Double Inlet Left Ventricle and Interrupted Aortic Arch: Hailee's Story
After staged reconstructive heart surgery as a baby, doctors discovered Hailee's heart was beating too slowly and implanted a pacemaker to steady the rhythm.