Cardiac Center Patient Stories

Marissa was born with congenital heart defects. Now, she’s an Adult Congenital Heart Center patient and a CHOP Cardiac Care nurse, helping kids like herself.

When a soccer star learns she has a heart condition, CHOP’s Sports Cardiology Clinic gets her back to the sport she loves.

Vomiting and swollen legs led to a shocking diagnosis: Jayden’s heart was failing. A heart transplant at CHOP has transformed his life.

An active philanthropist and longtime advocate for CHD, Nicole reflects on her journey navigating a child’s CHD.

A Cardiac Family Advisory Council member shares her reflections on loving, and losing, a child with CHD.

After 21 years at CHOP, Juli’s son, Brandon, will soon transition to adult care at ACHC. Hear about their journey and the hope Juli’s found at CHOP.

A heart mom reflects on how she navigates her son’s CHD with the help of the cardiac community.

When an active 11-year-old suffered from a rare lymphatic disorder, his military family traveled to CHOP for the expert care he needed.

As a baby, Julia had heart surgery at CHOP. When her doctors encouraged her to lead an active life, she took up running. Now she’s a marathoner.

After suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, Gabo needed a heart transplant. A year later, this active 9-year-old is participating in his favorite activities again, including hiking, skateboarding and ballet.