Cardiac Center Patient Stories
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Coronary Artery Anomaly: Anthony's Story
Anthony's family turned to the Coronary Anomaly Management Program at CHOP, where a team is leading the search for answers about a little-understood heart defect called anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and other coronary artery anomalies.
Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant: Allison's Story
Thanks to a mechanical sidekick, Allison Carcella pioneered a safer path to a heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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.
Tetralogy of Fallot and Craniosynostosis: William's Story
William was born with tetralogy of Fallot, a heart condition that requires open heart surgery shortly after birth, and had surgery at CHOP.
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.
Atrial Septal Defect: Morgan's Story
Morgan was born with an ASD — sometimes called a "hole-in-the-heart" — and underwent a less invasive treatment at CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Atrial Septal Defects: Matthew’s Story
Matthew was diagnosed with several atrial septal defects during the first weeks of life and received expert care at CHOP's Cardiac Center, including open heart surgery.