Cardiac Center Patient Stories

Lily, 8, has her complicated heart problems including pulmonary hypertension under control thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Olivia has been treated for pulmonary hypertension since she was a baby. Now 9, she’s a happy, caring child who loves books and music.

Sara, 17, has her pulmonary hypertension and arrhythmia under control with help from the Pulmonary Hypertension Program.

Emma, 9, has the energy to swim, dance and participate in the activities she loves thanks to the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Emma has her complex heart problems, including pulmonary hypertension, under control thanks to the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

An innovative interventional procedure sealed the leaks in Tayvin’s lymphatic system. Weeks later, he was back to his favorite outdoor activities.

A cardiac program enabled brothers to learn they were at risk of a genetic heart condition. Recommended lifestyle changes could save their lives.

Carl, 4, is energetic again after treatment from the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to address his lymphatic complications. 

Life-saving neonatal treatment and an innovative interventional procedure have helped 1-year-old Lilly survive chylothorax.

Elliot’s heart condition, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), is under control thanks to the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.