The World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Cameron’s Story
An adapted device and minimally invasive heart surgery give a newborn with heart block the boost he needs.
Our team of electrophysiologists — pediatric cardiologists who specialize in caring for children with heart rhythm problems — have a combined 100-plus years of experience treating babies, children and young adults. We will make sure your child receives the highest level of care and support.
An adapted device and minimally invasive heart surgery give a newborn with heart block the boost he needs.
After Samad was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart disorder, his family underwent genetic testing and discovered they too had the disorder.
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.
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.
Two years ago, Jackson was on life support after being diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart disorder. Now 15, he’s an active teen looking forward to the future.
To 22-year-old Erin, her numerous scars are powerful reminders of all she's overcome since being diagnosed with congenital heart disease as a baby.
Elliot’s heart condition, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), is under control thanks to the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
When Joseph Duran was 4 years old he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. He's now routinely monitored by team members at CHOP's Electrophysiology and Heart Rhythm Program — and is thriving thanks to their care.
Reid was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy shortly after he was born and had a defibrillator implanted at age 12.
At age 13, Brett was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricle dysplasia (ARVD). With the help of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and the support of his team at CHOP, Brett was able to return to the activities he loved.