Cardiac Center Patient Stories
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Giant Cell Myocarditis: Jackson’s Story
Two years ago, Jackson was on life support after being diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart disorder. Now 15, he’s an active teen looking forward to the future.
Tetralogy of Fallot and Discontinuous Pulmonary Arteries: Zane's Story
More than 20 years after open heart surgery, Zane is attending medical school to help other children with congenital heart defects.
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return: Nadia’s Story
Open heart surgery helped Nadia thrive. She gained 4 pounds and a ton of energy. Her mom's biggest concern was that her daughter was doing too much post-surgery.
Tetralogy of Fallot: Cooper's Story
Two-year-old Cooper had overcome open heart surgery, angioplasty and more, but he wasn't talking much and that concerned his parents.
Expert Care, from Birth through Adulthood: Erin’s Story
To 22-year-old Erin, her numerous scars are powerful reminders of all she's overcome since being diagnosed with congenital heart disease as a baby.
Lymphatic Leaks: Georgia's Story
After a serious accident in Montana, Georgia, 10, was sent to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a life-saving lymphatic procedure.
Down Syndrome and Heart Disease: Regan’s Story
Now 18 months old, Regan is a happy, silly baby who enjoys playing peekaboo, looking in the mirror and snuggling her baby doll.
Tetralogy of Fallot: Fiona's Story
Fiona, 7, has an active lifestyle thanks to surgeries she’s received at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to correct a serious heart problem – TOF.
Down Syndrome and Heart Disease: Hazel's Story
Hazel is now a high-spirited toddler, a sharp contrast to the early-term baby who was born with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect.
Cardiac Tumor and Stroke: John's Story
When John, 15, passed out at football practice, CHOP doctors discovered he had a stroke and a rare cardiac tumor. After treatment, John is doing well.