Coarctation of the Aorta Patient Stories
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Brian’s Story: Getting Back to Sports – Safely
With help from CHOP’s new Sports Cardiology Clinic, Brian doesn't just manage his heart condition – he can take control of it.
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.
Coarctation of the Aorta: Olivia’s Story
When Olivia was just 4 days old, she had open-heart surgery to repair her coarctation of the aorta, a congenital heart disease.
Coarctation of the Aorta: Christopher’s Story
Christopher had heart surgery to correct his coarctation of the aorta when he was just 6 months old. Today, he’s getting ready to start kindergarten.
Coarctation of the Aorta and Ventricular Septal Defects: Zoey’s Story
Zoey was diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta and ventricular septal defects when she was a few days old. Open heart surgery at CHOP's Cardiac Center saved her life.