Cardiac Center Patient Stories
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Heterotaxy Syndrome: Brendan’s Story

Born with a severe congenital heart defect, 17-year-old Brendan is now an accomplished swimmer after treatment from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
From 'I Can't Breathe' to Finishing a 5K

Brenna first came to CHOP with a lymphatics condition so severe she could hardly function. A collaboration between lymphatics, genetics and oncology changed her life.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Michael's Story

Michael, 5, is meeting all his developmental milestones after surgeries for a severe heart defect. He was closely monitored by the Cardiac Kids Developmental Follow-up Program at CHOP.
Conducting Lymphatic Anomaly: Daniel's Story

Doctors and genetic researchers at CHOP teamed up to find the gene mutation responsible for Daniel's painful lymphatic disorder, and successfully treat it.
Coronary Artery Anomaly: Ryan's Story

Ryan had no idea anything was wrong with his heart. But a frightening diagnosis meant he had to take a break from sports to fight for his life.
Chylothorax: Lucas’ Story

Diagnosed with chylothorax at birth, Lucas needed expert lymphatic care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to survive.
Long QT Syndrome: Samad’s Story

After Samad was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart disorder, his family underwent genetic testing and discovered they too had the disorder.
Arrhythmias: Disha's Story

Born with a serious heart condition, Disha has grown up under the care of CHOP's Cardiac Center and now has a family of her own.
Pulmonary Arterial Venous Fistula: Amelia's Story

Born with a rare heart defect, Amelia received innovative, life-saving treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Maeve's Story

Maeve was at softball practice when her heart stopped. Thanks to immediate care and world-class treatment at CHOP, the teen is back on the ballfield and doing great.