Expert Pediatric Heart Care

The Pediatric Heart Center features a nationally recognized team of pediatric heart specialists, including pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiologists and pediatric cardiac intensive care experts. All of our specialists have extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of congenital heart defects and other pediatric heart conditions.

Our program utilizes the most advanced technology available in the world to perform the full range of non-invasive cardiac imaging, including echocardiogram, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, fetal echo, fetal CMR and 3-D imaging and printing capabilities.

Ohio’s most comprehensive fetal cardiac program featuring fetal cardiac MR, 3-D printing and modeling and early fetal echocardiograms during pregnancy and the first in Ohio to perform fetal cardiac intervention. These advanced procedures are performed while the baby is still in the womb to identify and correct cardiac issues and help prevent the need for surgery after birth.

Cutting-edge technology in our state-of-the-art hybrid cardiac catheterization and surgical suites allows our team to perform even the most complex interventional cardiology procedures – while minimizing exposure to radiology and utilizing the latest safety protocols.

Our experienced team of pediatric heart surgeons provide surgical care for even the most complex congenital heart disease, performing the full range of advanced procedures for patients of all ages, from before birth to adulthood.

Our new, state-of-the-art facility is housed within the all-encompassing UH Rainbow Pediatric Heart Center and features 12 ICU beds, a 10-bed step-down unit, and a specially trained team that provides around-the-clock cardiac care for babies and children.

Children with congenital heart disease require lifelong heart care. Our program also offers the expertise of board-certified adult congenital heart disease specialists who are experienced in monitoring and treating the original defect as well as other related problems that may develop over time.

Our team ensures your child is able to cope with the challenges of complex care. Our dedicated Child Life Specialist assists families and children facing difficult procedures and hospitalizations. We also provide a range of support services, including dedicated social workers to assist families with financial and social resources.

Our experienced nurse navigators have special training in cardiology and act as resources and point-of-contact for patient families. Our inpatient nurse navigator helps coordinate care during your child’s stay, serves as an advocate for you and your child, and helps prepare families for discharge.

UH Rainbow is the first pediatric heart program in the region to offer at-home monitoring for children with single ventricle congenital heart defects. Hearts at HOME provides families the tools they need at home to ensure the baby is thriving and connect with their child’s care team in real time, 24/7.

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Initiative (CaNDI) offers a complete assessment program for children who had heart surgery prior to one year of age. Early identification, interventions and services can have a significant impact on a child’s long-term development.

With commitment to basic science, translational, and clinical trial investigation, the team of physicians and scientists at UH Rainbow are carrying out innovative research every day. We are active in national and international clinical trials and are continually seeking to develop new and better treatments for our patients.

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