Children's Specialists Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Division presently performs over 350 cardiovascular operations per year, exclusively for the treatment of congenital heart defects. Complemented by leading programs in pediatric electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, prenatal/pediatric cardiac diagnostics, and affiliated high-risk obstetrics, the Cardiovascular Surgery Division provides an integrated approach to the treatment of the full spectrum of complex congenital heart problems from the newborn to the adult. Dedicated pediatric cardiac anesthesia, operating room and intensive care nursing teams, ICU teams, in-house perfusion, social workers and family liaisons work together to provide a compassionate, coordinated approach to optimize outcomes, family and referring physician involvement and satisfaction. Areas of special concentration include:
Complex anatomic corrections of obsolete palliations in the previously operated child or adult
Integration of catheter-based therapies with surgery, to reduce risk
Integration of advanced electrophysiologic testing, arrhythmia ablation and surgery
Minimally invasive and cosmetic approaches to open heart surgery where appropriate
Children's Specialists Cardiovascular Program continues to participate in the science and evidence-based advancement of pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery:
The Heart Institute at Rady Children’s Hospital is an overarching organization aimed at integrating and coordinating the programs of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, research and education, further advancing the knowledge of the field and the advancement of the national stature of the program
Numerous clinical trials are underway at Rady Children’s toward advancing the understanding and application of pharmacologic interventions, surgical devices, and catheter-delivered interventions in the treatment of children with congenital heart defects
Clinical data and outcomes are collected and analyzed with the computer-based International Clinical Outcomes Database CardioAccess™
Rady Children’s Hospital is a participating center for the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS) ongoing multi-institutional study of outcomes and practices
Clinical pathways are under ongoing refinement to optimize efficacy and length of stay for patients undergoing heart surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital.
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For general information please call: (858) 966-8030 Fax: (858) 966-8032
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