Aortic Stenosis Patient Stories
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CHOP’s First Ozaki Procedure: Sam’s Story
![Sam and his dog Sam and his dog](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/ozaki-procedure-patient-sam-dog-16x9.jpg?itok=xBLyRzu0)
A young athlete’s love of sports is derailed by valve disease, until an innovative procedure gets him back in his game.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Francis’ Story
![Frances sitting in a pumpkin patch Frances sitting in a pumpkin patch](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome-patient-francis-16x9.jpg?itok=pgcUuP6c)
Francis was born with HLHS, a severe heart defect. After the first two of a staged series of three heart reconstruction procedures, he is doing well.
Hypertension and Williams Syndrome: Harold’s Story
![Harold Harold](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/hypertension-williams-syndrome-patient-harold-16x9.jpg?itok=_1AqWUfj)
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.
Heart Malformations: Brynn's Story
![Brynn Brynn](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/patient-story-heart-malformation-brynn-16x9.jpg?itok=KvsFOX8S)
A series of surgical procedures at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia corrected Brynn’s rare combination of heart defects.
Aortic and Pulmonary Stenosis: Matthew's Story
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Matthew was diagnosed with aortic and pulmonary stenosis when he was 3 months old and underwent heart bypass surgery at CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Aortic Stenosis: Sarah's Story
![Sarah on horseback Sarah on horseback](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/sarah-horseback-riding-780x439.jpg?itok=F0og3cp6)
Born with a heart defect called aortic stenosis, Sarah had two open heart surgeries when she was young. Now 16, she’s an honor roll student who loves art and design.