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Cardiac Center

Cardiac Center

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Whether your child was born with heart disease (congenital) or developed a heart condition after birth (acquired), the top pediatric cardiologists and pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offer the answers and advanced care you and your child need.

Our team of more than 900 experts are specially trained to provide pediatric cardiac treatment and care for children from before birth through young adulthood. We are known around the world for our expertise in diagnosing and treating rare heart conditions with outcomes among the best in the world. We offer innovative technology, breakthrough research, state-of-the-art facilities and a full range of support services. Here, you and your child will have access to it all.

How we serve you

As one of the largest pediatric cardiac centers in North America, we offer a wide range of specialized programs and support services to meet your child's unique needs.

Conditions we treat

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Why choose us for cardiac care

We provide your child the highest level of care with outcomes among the best in the world.

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Meet your team

Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of pediatric cardiology experts in the world. We make sure you and your child get the highest level of support.

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Cardiac Center locations

Find top pediatric cardiologists and pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons who treat children and teens with heart disease.

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Our research

The Cardiac Center is composed of more than 125 experts trained in a diverse range of specialties, with over 70 ongoing research projects and more than 220 active trials. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of all children with heart disease.

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Cardiac Center resources

We know that caring for a child with a heart condition can be stressful. To help you find answers to your questions – either before or after visiting the Cardiac Center – we’ve created this list of educational health resources.

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Resources for professionals 

Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts. 

Patient stories

Our Stories
Stephanos was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in utero and had three surgeries before he turned 3. Thanks to the Fetal Heart Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Stephanos is now a 6-year-old who loves Legos and sports, and swings a mean golf club.

Events

Cardiology 2025

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025

Please join us for the 28th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease at the Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort.

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Philly Spin-In

Saturday, Mar 08, 2025

Philly Spin-In is a high-energy, team cycling party on a mission to change and save the lives of children with heart disease. Join the movement and ride for little hearts at CHOP! Join us in person or take the party to your place through our live-streamed session.

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Cardiac Center Welcome Guide

In this guide, you’ll meet your care team, find out what to expect during in- and outpatient procedures, and learn about all the resources to support your family along the way.

Preparing for your appointment

Learn what to expect during your child's outpatient visit at our Philadelphia Campus.

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Patient outcomes: by the numbers

Our survival rates (surgical outcomes) are among the best in the world, placing us in the top tier of pediatric cardiac programs. We also perform more than 1,000 pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries each year.

Cardiac Connection Family Newsletter

Be among the first to know about our latest breakthroughs – big and small. Subscribe to receive Cardiac Connection, a special e-newsletter for families that includes: updates on our research and treatment advances, patient stories, profiles of our clinicians, news about special Cardiac Center events and much more!

Your donation changes lives

Your donations fuel breakthrough discoveries, innovative care and pioneering treatments at the Cardiac Center. Help us to provide the best possible care for our patients and families by making a gift.

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