Patient Stories

Our patients are an incredible example of the power of
great medical care and great research. It is what’s best for
our patients and their families that drives our growth and improvements, every day.

Read our patients’ inspiring stories of courage
and hope

 

Pediatric Heart Defects

Learn about pediatric heart conditions and how they
are diagnosed and treated at the Cardiac Center at
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Learn more about pediatric heart defects

 

Related News

Leader in Cardiac Care

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia tied for No. 1 on U.S.News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2011-12. Cardiac care at CHOP — including pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery — was spotlighted in the U.S. News survey. Learn more »

For Patients and Families

Virtual tour

Take a tour of the Cardiac Center before stepping foot in the Hospital.

Pediatric heart conditions

Read about how heart conditions and diseases are diagnosed and treated at the Cardiac Center.

Meet our team

Learn about the clinicians who will treat your child.

Current research

Learn about some of the Cardiac Center studies currently underway.

For Healthcare Professionals

Managing Transposition of the Great Arteries

Learn about how you can effectively manage this defect.

Refer a patient

Contact us to refer a patient or to arrange a hospital-to-hospital transfer.

Support

Help provide vital support to the Cardiac Center.

Fetal Heart Program

Learn more about the Fetal Heart Program and the conditions we treat.

Patient Stories

Read the stories of other families facing similar diagnoses.

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Contact Us

For a second opinion, cardiac referral, or for more information.
267-426-9600

To schedule an outpatient appointment.
215-590-4040

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This Time, Hope

Abby received life-saving care
for a rare heart condition at the Cardiac Center. Read her incredible story in CHOP’s 2010-11 Annual Report.