Cardiac Center Patient Stories
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Heart Transplant: Kylee's Story
Kylee is a happy and healthy 5-year-old girl thanks in large part to a heart transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Ventricular Septal Heart Defect (VSD): Roman’s Story
Roman was a month old when doctors discovered he had an opening in his heart. Doctors repaired the damage, and today Roman is an energetic 9-month-old.
Atrioventricular Canal Defect: Henry’s Story
After cardiac surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to repair a defect in his heart, Henry has more energy than ever.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): Alissa’s Story
When Alissa was a baby, she underwent heart surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to treat tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a congenital heart defect.
Coarctation of the Aorta with Aortic Arch Hypoplasia: Jude’s Story
Jude, 2, was born with coarctation of the aorta with aortic arch hypoplasia. Procedures at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia helped save his life.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): Mac's Story
After becoming the first patient in the Philadelphia region to receive an innovative replacement heart valve, Mac is enjoying life.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): David's Story
David had heart surgery as a baby to correct his ventricular septal defect (VSD). Now 16, he's an athletic kid with a special passion for hockey.
Lymphatic Leaks: Naelani’s Story
Naelani was flown from Texas to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for an innovative procedure which worked to seal her lymphatic leaks.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Francis’ Story
Francis was born with HLHS, a severe heart defect. After the first two of a staged series of three heart reconstruction procedures, he is doing well.
Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: Lena’s Story
Lena suffered from a nearly fatal experience as a baby. She was saved by her ambulance team and by the Cardiac Center team at CHOP.