Pediatric Cardiology (Heart Care) | Nemours Children's Health

Pediatric Cardiology (Heart Care) | Nemours Children's Health
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Delaware Valley
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Central Florida
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(904) 697-4300
Northwest Florida
(850) 505-4775
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Ranked Among the Very Best in the Nation for Pediatric Heart Care
Nemours Children’s pediatric and congenital cardiologists care for children and adults’ hearts, from before birth to adulthood. We’re recognized around the world for our expertise in the full range of congenital (present at birth) and acquired (happens over time) heart conditions.
As part of renowned pediatric heart centers in
Delaware
and
Florida
, we offer the most advanced heart care for kids. In fact, we’re named among the very best for pediatric heart care by
U.S. News & World Report
.
Our team is well-known in the areas of
fetal heart medicine
,
electrophysiology
,
interventional catheterization
,
cardiac imaging
,
sports cardiology
,
cardiovascular genetics
,
adult congenital heart disease
,
heart health
, and more.
Our specialists work as an integrated team with surgeons, cardiac critical care specialists, cardiac anesthesiologists, geneticists, psychologists, and many others to care for kids with complex heart and blood vessel conditions. We go beyond mending hearts to tend to the
developmental and mental health
needs of children and families.
In addition to providing excellent care, Nemours cardiologists are researchers, bringing our discoveries directly to patients. We’re also
educators
, training the next generation of pediatricians and cardiologists. And we’re outside our doors, helping kids in the community stay healthy and strong.
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Programs & Services
Pediatric cardiologists at Nemours Children's provide the full spectrum of care with other specialists and highly skilled cardiac advanced practice providers and nurses.
We have specialized training to detect and manage the most complex heart conditions in dedicated programs. Highlights include:
Care that starts
in the womb
including fetal echocardiography and care planning for newborns and lasts through
adulthood
Prevention and heart healthy living
programs to help kids grow into healthy adults
Dedicated
cardiovascular genetics
program for diagnosing and managing heart disease with a genetic cause
Advanced
heart imaging
including 3D technologies, heart CT, heart MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), echocardiography (echo), and others
Exercise stress tests
, such as stress echo, cardiopulmonary stress tests, and more
Innovative
catheterization/interventional cardiology
and
electrophysiology
programs to detect and treat conditions like holes in the heart and heart valve, or rhythm problems
Integrated heart programs for kids with
coronary anomalies
,
pulmonary hypertension
,
lymphatics disorders
,
neuromuscular disorders
, genetic conditions like
Williams syndrome
, dysautonomia, and
heart care for cancer survivors
Heart failure care
dedicated to children with highly complex conditions
Sports cardiology
care designed for student athletes at risk for, or living with, heart conditions
Cardiac rehabilitation and fitness
programs with exercise therapies, counseling and nutrition support to build strength and heart health
Conditions & Treatments
We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Acquired Heart Disease
Anomalous Coronary Artery
Aortopulmonary Window
Arrhythmia
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital Heart Defects
Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
Down Syndrome
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Heart Block
Heart Failure
Heart Murmurs
Heterotaxy Syndrome
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol & High Triglycerides
Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries
Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Pulmonary Artery Sling
Pulmonary Atresia - Intact Ventricular Septum
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Stenosis
Skeletal Dysplasia
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Syncope (Fainting)
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Tricuspid Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach)
Related Specialties & Programs
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Advanced Delivery Unit
Advanced Life Support
Airway Tracheal Surgery
Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
Cardiac (Heart) Imaging
Cardiac Anesthesiology
Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley
Cardiac Center, Florida
Cardiac Critical Care
Cardiac Exercise Program
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program
Cardiac Neuromuscular Disorders
Cardiac Psychology
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness
Cardiac Second Opinions
Cardio Oncology
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Genetics
Catheterization/Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Anomalies Program
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction)
Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Program
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Fetal Heart Program
Genetics
Heart Center Programs & Services
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program
Heart Transplant Program
Hematology
Inpatient Heart Care
Lymphatics Disease Program
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Meet Our Heart Center Team
Neonatology
Neurology
Newborn Heart Surgery
Nutrition
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat/ENT)
Our Cardiac Patient Outcomes
Pacemakers Defibrillators Implanted Devices
Pediatric Cardiac Research
Pediatric Intensive Care
Preventive Cardiology
Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Pulmonology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Resources for Health Professionals
Rheumatology
Single Ventricle Program
Sleep Medicine
Sports Cardiology
Surgery for Rare Heart-Related Genetic Syndromes
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program
Williams Syndrome Program
Your Child’s Heart Center Visit
Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video
We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.
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Your Child’s First Cardiology Appointment
Before your child meets with our cardiology team, they’ll need an electrocardiogram (EKG) and an echocardiogram (also called an echo). When you call, we’ll schedule your child’s tests and their first appointment. After your visit, the cardiologist may recommend more tests.
We work to schedule everything within a few days of your first call. Our cardiology team sees patients at the hospital and at many satellite offices in the area. Depending on where you live, we may see you in an office closer to home.
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) measures and records your child’s heart activity. It’s quick and painless.
What to Expect
Small stickers, or electrodes, are placed on the skin.
The electrodes are attached to a machine that measures the heart’s rhythm.
The test only takes a few minutes.
Echocardiogram
An echo is an ultrasound of the heart. It uses a wand, or transducer, that detects soundwaves to make an image. There are different types of echocardiograms. The transthoracic echo, or TTE is the most common.
What to Expect
For a TTE echo, the wand is passed lightly on the outside of the body on the chest.
The test can take 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
If you think your child needs sedation to stay still, please let us know before your appointment. Sedation requires special fasting instructions and recovery time.
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Echocardiogram from Nemours KidsHealth®
Two Leading Heart Centers
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care for those with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research, and exceptional outcomes.
Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley
Located in Wilmington, Delaware
Cardiac Center, Florida
Located in Orlando, Florida
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Team-Based Heart Expertise, Just for Kids
Our heart specialists work together to plan treatment, so your child always gets our very best. We’re here for their whole, healthiest life.
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Nationally known pediatric heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
45,000+
Children we care for each year
39
Heart specialists on our team
We
help kids throughout the state of Florida
, addressing their special needs as they get older.
Our
team is part of national efforts that set the standard of heart care for kids
everywhere.
We
help
kids and families reduce the risk for future heart disease healthy living programs
and initiatives.
Our
interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists are highly experienced
in complex procedures.
We
work with providers in more than 30 other pediatric specialties on-site. Your child can get a broad range of care
all in one system.
Team-Based Heart Expertise, Just for Kids
Our heart specialists work together to plan treatment, so your child always gets our very best. We’re here for their whole, healthiest life.
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Ranked nationally by
U.S. News & World Report
(Delaware)
45,000+
Children we care for each year
39
Heart specialists on our team
We
focus solely on children and address their special growth and development needs
as they get older.
Our
team leads national organizations and efforts that set the standard of heart care for kids
everywhere.
We
help kids and families reduce the risk for future heart disease with programs and community-based healthy living
initiatives.
We
lead life-changing
research
and clinical trials, like how genes affect heart disease in children
and better ways to detect, treat and prevent it.
Our
interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists have
outcomes
that are among the best
in the nation.
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