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.
Cardiac Critical Care Medicine Patient Stories
Our specially trained physicians and cardiac critical care experts offer an unparalleled level of expertise to patients with complex congenital heart disease and their families.
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Maya's Story
Diagnosed before birth with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Maya received care and life-saving open heart surgery from CHOP's Cardiac Center.
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.
Coronary Artery Anomaly: Quinn's Story
Quinn was diagnosed with a type of coronary artery anomaly called anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) and treated by the Cardiac team at CHOP, giving him a better chance at survival.