Division of Cardiac Critical Care Medicine Patient Stories
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Long QT Syndrome: Samad’s Story

After Samad was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart disorder, his family underwent genetic testing and discovered they too had the disorder.
Double Inlet Left Ventricle and Interrupted Aortic Arch: Hailee's Story

After staged reconstructive heart surgery as a baby, doctors discovered Hailee's heart was beating too slowly and implanted a pacemaker to steady the rhythm.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Siena's Story

Born with multiple ventricular septal heart defects, Siena overcame many challenges during her first year. Now 14 months old, she's back home and reaching new milestones.
Dextrocardia and Heart Transplant: Matthew's Story

Born with a backward heart on the wrong side of his chest, Matthew received a heart transplant and is now thriving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Jeremy's Story

Jeremy was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). After a series of three reconstructive surgeries, he’s now an outgoing 5-year-old.