Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Patient Stories
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Atrial Septal Defect: Jacob's Story
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
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 Defect: Morgan's Story
Morgan was born with an ASD — sometimes called a "hole-in-the-heart" — and underwent a less invasive treatment at CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Atrial Septal Defects: Matthew’s Story
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.
Pulmonary Atresia: Justin's Story
Justin was only 2 days old when he had open heart surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to treat his pulmonary atresia.