Single Ventricle Heart Defects Patient Stories
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Following Her Heart: Marissa's Story

Marissa was born with congenital heart defects. Now, she’s an Adult Congenital Heart Center patient and a CHOP Cardiac Care nurse, helping kids like herself.
Single Ventricle Heart Defect and Chylothorax: Emmett’s Story

Emmett, 1, is a cheerful baby. Treatment from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is helping him overcome a single ventricle heart defect and chylothorax.
Finding Hope Far from Home: Ali’s Story

When 6-year-old Ali became seriously ill for the second time, his family believed only one place in the world could offer him the best care — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Heart Transplant: Tyler’s Story

Tyler was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a complex congenital heart defect. After a heart transplant, the 5-year-old is thriving.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Lily’s Story

Lily was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and underwent several surgeries at CHOP's Cardiac Center to treat the complex congenital heart defect.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Maya's Story
