Cardiac Center Patient Stories

An active philanthropist and longtime advocate for CHD, Nicole reflects on her journey navigating a child’s CHD.

A Cardiac Family Advisory Council member shares her reflections on loving, and losing, a child with CHD.

After 21 years at CHOP, Juli’s son, Brandon, will soon transition to adult care at ACHC. Hear about their journey and the hope Juli’s found at CHOP.

A heart mom reflects on how she navigates her son’s CHD with the help of the cardiac community.

When an active 11-year-old suffered from a rare lymphatic disorder, his military family traveled to CHOP for the expert care he needed.

As a baby, Julia had heart surgery at CHOP. When her doctors encouraged her to lead an active life, she took up running. Now she’s a marathoner.

After suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, Gabo needed a heart transplant. A year later, this active 9-year-old is participating in his favorite activities again, including hiking, skateboarding and ballet. 

From a tetralogy of Fallot patient to a Cardiac Center nurse, MarlaJan’s heart journey has made her an advocate for children with CHD.

When a 49-year-old TOF patient needed a pulmonary valve replacement, the Pediatric Heart Valve Center offered a minimally invasive solution.

A diagnosis of Kabuki syndrome connected all of Amelia’s symptoms, and CHOP has experts to care for each and every condition.