Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Patient Stories
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Zylah’s Story
![Zylah born prematurely premature baby](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/Zylah-16x9.jpg?itok=0-1kF74k)
Before Zylah was even born, she received a miraculous birthday gift. It wasn’t a frilly dress or a pretty doll, but a heart procedure developed for extremely premature babies, just like her.
Collaborating to Provide Breakthroughs in Care: Antonio's Story
Eleven years after receiving lifesaving care at CHOP and Pennsylvania Hospital, one N/IICU patient returns to say thank you.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Trisomy 21: Katie's Story
![katie](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/patent-ductus-arteriosus-patient-katie-16x9.jpg?itok=tHZuRr3o)
Born with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Katie's doctors knew to be on the lookout for potential heart issues. At 3 months old, Katie was diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus and came to CHOP's Cardiac Center for help.