Cardiac Center Patient Stories

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.

CHOP’s Cardiac Center forges a creative, comprehensive care plan for a transplant patient with multiple congenital heart defects.

When their son is born with a complex congenital heart defect, a Lehigh Valley family turns to CHOP for care.

A routine video visit with CHOP’s innovative Single Ventricle Monitoring Program leads to lifesaving care for a newborn with heart disease.

Following life-saving heart surgery, a newborn receives top-ranked cardiac care at the Allentown Cardiac Center.

An adapted device and minimally invasive heart surgery give a newborn with heart block the boost he needs.

CHOP’s alliance with Main Line Health streamlines the emergency transfer of a newborn with a life-threatening heart condition.

With help from CHOP’s new Sports Cardiology Clinic, Brian doesn't just manage his heart condition – he can take control of it.

Marissa was born with congenital heart defects. Now, she’s an Adult Congenital Heart Center patient and a CHOP Cardiac Care nurse, helping kids like herself.

When a soccer star learns she has a heart condition, CHOP’s Sports Cardiology Clinic gets her back to the sport she loves.