Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Patient Stories

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Lifesaving Care for HLHS: Thomas’ Story

Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Thomas had a 50% chance of making it to his first reconstructive heart surgery. CHOP helped him beat those odds.

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From Hawaii to Philadelphia During COVID-19: Eva’s Story

In the midst of the pandemic, a family travels from Hawaii to Philadelphia for their daughter’s third open-heart surgery. Find out why.

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Heterotaxy Syndrome: Brendan’s Story

Born with a severe congenital heart defect, 17-year-old Brendan is now an accomplished swimmer after treatment from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Michael's Story

Michael, 5, is meeting all his developmental milestones after surgeries for a severe heart defect. He was closely monitored by the Cardiac Kids Developmental Follow-up Program at CHOP.

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