Fetal Heart Program Patient Stories
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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Elliot’s Story
Elliot’s heart condition, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), is under control thanks to the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Fetal Surgery for Pericardial Teratoma: Tucker’s Story
After undergoing fetal surgery at CHOP for a pericardial teratoma, Tucker became the first baby to survive having a tumor removed from his heart before birth.
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.
Transposition of the Great Arteries: Ayla’s Story
After learning that their unborn baby had transposition of the great arteries (TGA), Natalie and Pete turned to CHOP’s Fetal Heart Program for lifesaving treatment.
Transposition of the Great Arteries: LJ's Story
LJ was diagnosed before birth with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) and treated by CHOP's Fetal Heart Program.
Ebstein's Anomaly: Samaria's Story
After her toddler daughter Samaria had her third open heart surgery at CHOP to treat a single ventricle heart defect, Bonnie Martin knew she wanted to give something back to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy (GACI): Natalie's Story
While still in the womb, Natalie's heart was already clogged with calcium. Her parents knew it didn't look good. They sought help from national experts in fetal cardiac conditions at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Double Inlet Left Ventricle: Abby's Story
Abby was diagnosed with double inlet left ventricle, a severe heart defect, and underwent several surgeries at CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Heart Block: Brie's Story
Brie was diagnosed with complete heart block before she was born. Her mother, Ronda, credits the Cardiac Center at CHOP for saving her baby’s life.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Caila's Story
Caila was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and treated at CHOP by the Cardiac Center team, which is at the forefront of diagnosing and treating HLHS.