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Heart Conditions in Children
Heart conditions are among the most common birth defects in the United States, affecting about 1 in every 100 children. Heart conditions can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (developed after birth).
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is an opening in the ventricular septum, or dividing wall between the two lower chambers of the heart known as the right and left ventricles.
Nursing Careers
Whether you’re a nurse with 30 years of experience or a recent graduate looking for growth opportunities, CHOC offers something for everyone.
Quality
We’re proud to have cultivated an environment that not only prioritizes safety, but also emphasizes sharing and openness so that we can all learn from best practices.
Treatment Programs
The CHOC Children's Heart Institute offers a variety of pediatric cardiac treatment programs and services.
30 Healthy Habits from Every Type of Doctor
Medical professionals talk about their healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday lives. Here are their 30 best pieces of advice for living well.
Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Program
CHOC offers one of the largest pediatric pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) programs in the region. We work with children and families throughout Southern California.
Echocardiogram
Echocardiograms are common, safe procedures that help doctors look at how the heart is working. They may also be called an “echo,” “cardiac ultrasound” “ultrasonography” or “cardiac Doppler.”
Electrophysiology Program
CHOC is a leader in the detection and treatment of arrhythmias in children, and our Heart Institute proudly offers one of the only dedicated pediatric electrophysiology programs in the region.
Congenital Pulmonary (Valve) Stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis is a congenital (present at birth) defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
CHOC-UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Congenital Heart Program
CHOC and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital have teamed up to provide world-class cardiac care for children across Southern California.
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect involving a narrowing of the aorta. This narrowing restricts the amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood that can travel to the lower part of the body.
Dana Hills High student is alive, thanks to mom whose daughter died after cross-country meet
Mothers Tina Aga and Gail Myers meet while volunteering at a heart screening clinic at Dana Hills High School. Aga’s daughter Ali, 15, was saved last year when a voluntary test caught a potentially fatal heart problem. Myers’ daughter Megan died in 2007 of Sudden Cardiac Arrest at age 14 during a track meet.
Heart Failure
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart fails to pump enough blood for all of the body’s organs.
Annual Report 2013
In a year of towering achievements, one thing stands out: CHOC Children’s commitment to defining the future of pediatric care. Read more in our annual report.
Parent Advice Line
To use PAL, simply call (714) 912-8927, enter the four-digit topic numbers listed on this web page, or stay on the line for a complete listing of topics.
Chang, Anthony C. MD
Dr. Anthony Chang is a board certified pediatric cardiologist who treats kids with heart problems at CHOC Hospital in Orange.
Neonatal Services (NICU)
CHOC offers three NICU locations, including one with the highest level of care, as well as neonatologists at many hospitals throughout the region.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Our exceptional cardiac-trained intensive care specialists staff the Heart Institute’s 12-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) around the clock.
Renella, Pierangelo MD
Dr. Pierangelo Renella is board certified pediatric cardiologist who treats kids with heart problems. He has privileges at CHOC Hospital.
Extracorporeal Life Support Program (ECMO)
CHOC is the only hospital in Orange County to offer extracorporeal life support (ECLS), also referred to as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for kids.
Domico, Michele B. MD
Dr. Michele Domico is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric critical care, and sees patients at CHOC in Orange and CHOC at Mission Hospital.
Recto, Michael R. MD
Dr. Michael Recto is an internationally-recognized expert in the field of interventional pediatric cardiology, focusing on serious congenital defects.
Fetal Cardiology
CHOC offers the only comprehensive fetal cardiology services in Orange County, including performing fetal echocardiograms on pregnant women.
Congenital Heart Defects: Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF or "TET") is a heart condition that occur due to abnormal development of the fetal heart. Learn more about what TOF is, its symptoms, and causes.
