Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Patient Stories

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Atrial Septal Defect: Jacob's Story

Jacob with his golf clubs

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.

Heart Transplant: Stosh’s Story

Stosh

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

Atrial Septal Defects: Matthew’s Story

Matthew

Matthew was diagnosed with several atrial septal defects during the first weeks of life and received expert care at CHOP's Cardiac Center, including open heart surgery.