Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Patient Stories

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Zylah’s Story

premature baby

Before Zylah was even born, she received a miraculous birthday gift. It wasn’t a frilly dress or a pretty doll, but a heart procedure developed for extremely premature babies, just like her.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Trisomy 21: Katie's Story

katie

Born with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Katie's doctors knew to be on the lookout for potential heart issues. At 3 months old, Katie was diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus and came to CHOP's Cardiac Center for help.