Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center Patient Stories

Abby was diagnosed with double inlet left ventricle, a severe heart defect, and underwent several surgeries at CHOP's Cardiac Center.

Justin was only 2 days old when he had open heart surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to treat his pulmonary atresia.

From his prenatal diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot, to treatment after birth and follow-up care, Aidan has benefited from the expertise of CHOP's Cardiac Center.

When Diana and Corey learned their unborn baby had tetralogy of Fallot, they came to CHOP's Fetal Heart Program to better understand the diagnosis, develop a birth plan and prepare for their baby’s open heart surgery. 

Brittany Rotonda shares her experience living with tetralogy of Fallot and how she found comfort and hope at the Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center, a joint program of CHOP and Penn.

Joshua was only weeks old when he had surgery to treat tetralogy of Fallot, a serious heart defect. He will continue to receive expert care from the team at CHOP's Cardiac Center.

Marla recounts her experience growing up with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and how the passion of the nurses at CHOP inspired her own career in nursing.

Diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot at a New Mexico hospital, Matthew was transferred to CHOP's Cardiac Center for surgical treatment and long-term follow-up care.