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Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center Patient Stories

Our multidisciplinary team of experts includes cardiac surgeons, cardiologists with expertise in interventional cardiology and cardiac imaging, scientists, researchers and a full range of medical and support services. We make sure your child gets the highest level of care.

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Heterotaxy Syndrome: Ethan’s Story

After learning that their unborn baby had heterotaxy syndrome and CHD, Alison and Philip turned to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for hope.

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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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Tetralogy of Fallot: Brittany's Story

Brittany Rotonda shares her experience living with tetralogy of Fallot and how she found comfort and hope at the Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center, a joint program of CHOP and Penn.

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Tetralogy of Fallot: Ben's Story

When Diana and Corey learned their unborn baby had tetralogy of Fallot, they came to CHOP's Fetal Heart Program to better understand the diagnosis, develop a birth plan and prepare for their baby’s open heart surgery. 

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