Division of Cardiac Critical Care Medicine 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.
Single Ventricle Heart Defect and Chylothorax: Emmett’s Story
Emmett, 1, is a cheerful baby. Treatment from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is helping him overcome a single ventricle heart defect and chylothorax.
Transposition of the Great Arteries: Lily’s Story
Lily was only a week old when CHOP corrected her condition called transposition of the great arteries (TGA). Now she’s an active and caring 7-year-old.
Heart Transplant: Tyler’s Story
Tyler was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a complex congenital heart defect. After a heart transplant, the 5-year-old is thriving.
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.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Chris' Story
Chris was diagnosed with a dilated cardiomyopathy when he was 15 years old and underwent a successful heart transplant at CHOP.
Atrioventricular Canal Defect: Madeline's Story
Madeline, a healthy girl at 9, had a heart operation at CHOP at 5 days old. Her parents and grandfather donate to CHOP to fund research for cardiac care.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Albe’s Story
Albe was rushed to the Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for sudden cardiac arrest. The Critical Care Medicine team was ready to save his life.
Aortic and Pulmonary Stenosis: Matthew's Story
Matthew was diagnosed with aortic and pulmonary stenosis when he was 3 months old and underwent heart bypass surgery at CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Aortic Stenosis: Sarah's Story
Born with a heart defect called aortic stenosis, Sarah had two open heart surgeries when she was young. Now 16, she’s an honor roll student who loves art and design.