Cardiac Center Patient Stories
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Anaya’s Story: A New Pulmonary Valve, a New Life
CHOP’s Cardiac Center makes history when Dr. Katsuhide Maeda implants a MASA polymeric pulmonary valve in a patient’s heart to treat congenital heart defects.
Stephanos’ Story
Stephanos was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in utero and had three surgeries before he turned 3. Thanks to the Fetal Heart Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Stephanos is now a 6-year-old who loves Legos and sports, and swings a mean golf club.
Lifesaving Care for HLHS: Thomas’ Story
Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Thomas had a 50% chance of making it to his first reconstructive heart surgery. CHOP helped him beat those odds.
A Long Road: Wyatt’s Journey From Complex Single Ventricle Heart Disease to Transplant
CHOP’s Cardiac Center forges a creative, comprehensive care plan for a transplant patient with multiple congenital heart defects.
Transposition of the Great Arteries: Mazan’s Story
When their son is born with a complex congenital heart defect, a Lehigh Valley family turns to CHOP for care.
A Lifesaving Call: Ellis’ Journey with Single Ventricle Heart Disease
A routine video visit with CHOP’s innovative Single Ventricle Monitoring Program leads to lifesaving care for a newborn with heart disease.
Expert Cardiac Care, Close to Home: Roman’s Story
Following life-saving heart surgery, a newborn receives top-ranked cardiac care at the Allentown Cardiac Center.
The World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Cameron’s Story
An adapted device and minimally invasive heart surgery give a newborn with heart block the boost he needs.
A Life-saving Pediatric Partnership: CJ’s Story
CHOP’s alliance with Main Line Health streamlines the emergency transfer of a newborn with a life-threatening heart condition.
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.