Treating Heart Disease in Children

At the Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital, we believe that children are the heart of the family and community, and we do our utmost to care for their heart. Our dedicated team of highly trained pediatric cardiologists provides comprehensive evaluation and management of children, from fetus to adolescent, with any heart related problems.
 
The Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital offers exceptional pediatric cardiac care.  We have an outstanding group of board-certified cardiologists and technicians, all specialists in treating even the most complex cases of childhood heart disease. Our pediatric team is available for both in-hospital and outpatient consultations – we are always here for your child. We evaluate and deliver care that is child-friendly, in an environment created just for them, to reduce their anxiety.  

We Treat

We treat a variety of congenital heart diseases and defects including:

• Heart murmur
• Chest pain
• Arrhythmias (palpitations)
• Syncope
• Cyanosis
• Acquired heart disease
• Kawasaki Syndrome
• Rheumatic fever
• Endocarditis
• Pericarditis
• Congenital heart disease
• Ventricular septal defects (VSD)
• Atrial septal defects (ASD)
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• Coarction of the aorta
• Atrioventricular septal defect (AV canal)
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
• Evaluations prior to drug therapy

We Offer

We offer a number of services including:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Echocardiography with color Doppler (including sedation if needed)
• Fetal echocardiography with color Doppler
• Pulse oximetry
• Holter monitoring
• Event recording/monitors
• Stress testing

Additional services arranged in conjunction with other institutions include:

• Cardiac catheterization including device procedures
• MRI/MRA of the heart
• CT scan of the heart 
• Surgery, including minimally invasive procedures

Why Choose Us

• Highly regarded and comprehensive pediatric cardiac care
• Board-certified pediatric cardiologists and technicians
• Exceptional reputation for treating childhood heart disease
• Expertise in innovative heart disease treatments
• Available 24 hours a day
• Evaluation and delivering of care in a child-friendly environment
• Compassionate care for the child and family
• The Premier Brooklyn Hospital