Specialized Treatment for Congenital Heart Defects in Children

CHRISTUS Health pediatric cardiovascular services provide comprehensive care to children with heart problems and defects. Our multidisciplinary and family-centered approach allows our team of specialists to collaborate for top-of-the-line care for all patients.

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of heart care to achieve outstanding results for the patient and family. In doing so, the cardiology team, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatric perfusionists, neonatal and pediatric intensive care specialists, and nurses work cohesively to treat a child throughout hospitalization. Each of these groups has cardiac specialists who provide specialty care 24 hours a day.

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Pediatric Cardiology Services

Fetal Heart

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Fetal Heart

CHRISTUS Health provides comprehensive fetal cardiac care to expecting families when there may be a risk of heart disease in the fetus.

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Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

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Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

At CHRISTUS Health, we offer diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital heart defects.

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Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Our surgeons strive to provide advanced surgical options for children with congenital heart defects. In particular, the care of newborn infants with cardiac abnormalities and single ventricle physiology continues to be a source of strength and excellence.

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Pediatric Cardiac Imaging 

CHRISTUS Health offers non-invasive cardiac imaging including echocardiography and cardiac MRI services for fetal and pediatrics with congenital or acquired heart problems.

Diagnostics & Therapeutic

Our electrophysiology services offer a full complement of diagnostic and therapeutic options to evaluate and manage any heart rhythm abnormalities.

CHRISTUS Children's - The Heart Center

CHRISTUS Children's specializes in pediatric care for infants, children and adolescents as well as maternal and fetal care for women with high-risk and routine pregnancies. From birth to age 18, CHRISTUS Children’s provides comprehensive, coordinated care from a team of pediatric and maternal experts.

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Michael's Journey: Overcoming the Challenges of Scimitar Syndrome

Discover how Michael's strength and expert care helped him overcome the challenges of Scimitar syndrome, a rare congenital heart condition.

Jeremiah's Recovery from a Complex Heart Condition at CHRISTUS Children's

Follow Jeremiah Velazquez's inspiring journey and recovery from a complex heart condition at CHRISTUS Children’s Heart Center.

Thomas Milner: 103 Days in the NICU

Follow the Milner family's story of strength and resilience during a 103-day NICU stay after their son Thomas's premature birth and heart surgery.

Rai’s Heartfelt Journey

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First Heartbeat to First Steps

When Emma found out that she was pregnant, she was excited to grow her family, but the discovery of a congenital heart defect after the birth of her baby left her panicked.