Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) means a child was born with a heart defect. These defects affect how the heart works and can range from mild to life-threatening.
Your Michigan Answer for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
When your child is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, you need fast action, guidance and reassurance. Know that you’re making the best decisions to achieve the best outcomes. Trust the pediatric heart specialists of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Congenital Heart Center, an international referral center for this condition.
Congenital heart disease includes many heart problems. They range from small holes in the heart that close naturally to serious problems that need surgery to be repaired. These conditions can cause too much or too little blood flow to the heart and abnormal heart valves or vessels. There is no known cause for congenital heart disease and the symptoms can vary in every child.
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Congenital Heart Center is one of the nation’s highest-ranked centers for congenital heart conditions. We offer the latest and most advanced care for complex heart conditions.
Our expert team uses the best available technology to find and treat children of all ages, from prenatal patients to teens. Every treatment plan is personalized for your child by a team of specialists and surgeons with a wide range of options including medication, minor procedures and surgery. As your child grows, we’ll help them transition to the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at U-M Health for lifelong, expert care. Find the highest standard of heart care at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, with compassionate support every step of the way.
