Pediatric Cardiology
Our cardiologists offer specialized treatment for congenital heart disorders and heart diseases. When surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, ribs, or esophagus are necessary, our cardiothoracic surgeons use the most advanced techniques available to ensure the most successful outcomes possible. Our team collaborates with neighboring institutions to maintain excellence in care.
Our cardiologists are skilled in non-invasive interventional service. They helped to develop new technologies including ultrafast cardiac scan using EBT (electron beam tomography). This technology allows doctors to make accurate diagnosis and perform interventional procedures at outpatient settings.
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Fetal Program
Directed by Dr. Naveen Imran
Echocardiograms are performed to diagnose birth defects of the heart. Such defects are important to know about before birth because they may require immediate treatment (that potentially is surgical) right after being born.
Adult Congenital Heart Program
Directed by Dr. Peter Varga
Specialized care for the adult with birth defects of the heart, even those who have had “curative” surgery. Internationally, adults with CHD (congenital heart disease) are now never considered “cured.” Such “left-over” issues as scar tissue may create new problems, e.g., abnormal heart rhythm, as patients age.
Electrophysiology Program
Directed by Dr. Vithida Sueblinvong
The focus of this program is the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms in the fetus, newborn, and child (of any age).
Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Program
Directed by Dr. Alexander Javois
The focus of this program is transcatheter treatment of congenital heart lesions to avoid open heart surgery. Typical lesions treated include aortic and pulmonary stenosis, atrial and ventricular septal defect, coarctation of aorta, and patent ductus arteriosus. Some cases may require the replacement of the pulmonary valve.
Cardiodiagnostics Program
The EKG (echocardiogram ultrasound) is an exercise treadmill stress test to assess heart rate, blood pressure, and EKG response to exercise. Event recorders and Holter monitors document EKGs during symptoms and even during sleep. Cardiac CAT (computed tomography) scans and MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) create precise three dimensional reconstruction of birth defects of the heart so that repairs can be planned.
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No matter how old they are, we specialize in treating patients with birth defects of the heart – including unborn fetuses, newborns, and children and adults of all ages. Treatment modalities include medications, catheter procedures, and open heart surgery.
