Cardiac Center Patient Stories

Jacob, 16, is able to play sports at a high level thanks to the team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he had heart surgery three years ago.

Harold has been successfully treated for high blood pressure since he was 13. Today, he’s a social young man who loves bowling and running.

Diagnosed with heart defects before birth, Stosh had heart surgery in utero, three reconstructive procedures in his first four years, then a heart transplant.

Finn, 3, had heart surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to correct his serious heart defects as a result of heterotaxy syndrome.

As one of a handful of children in the world who have had a heart and double lung transplant, Riley's journey to recovery is remarkable.

Michael, 3, had a series of heart surgeries at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to correct a rare heart defect: double outlet right ventricle.

Born 13 weeks premature, Taylor is now a happy toddler, thanks to expert care and innovative treatment for severe chronic lung disease at CHOP.

Mason was born with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and had surgery at just 5 days old to repair his heart. Today, he is a happy and active toddler.

Cole, 12, is able to treat his pulmonary hypertension with oral medications thanks to a clinical trial at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Christopher had heart surgery to correct his coarctation of the aorta when he was just 6 months old. Today, he’s getting ready to start kindergarten.