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Nigro, John J. MD
Dr Nigro is board certified in thoracic surgery and in congenital cardiac surgery.
CHOC Outpatient Heart Center
Building: CHOC Commerce Tower | 505 S. Main St. | Suite 600 | Orange, CA 92868
Finston, Erin NP
Erin Finston is a nurse practitioner who specializes in critical care for kids at CHOC Hospital in Orange.
CHOC Heart Institute
The CHOC Heart Institute cares for patients with a variety of pediatric cardiology needs and offers the latest diagnosis and treatment services.
Pulmonary Atresia (PA)
Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a heart defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
Transposition of the Great Arteries
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect. (It is also often referred to as “transposition of the great vessels.”)
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.
Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The postdoctoral fellowships at CHOC offer advanced training in the area of pediatric and/or child psychology.
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.
Interventional Cardiology Program
The CHOC Heart Institute proudly offers an Interventional Cardiology Program for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.
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.
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.
Truncus Arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus is a congenital (present at birth) defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis may be present in varying degrees, graded according to how much obstruction to blood flow is present. A child with severe aortic stenosis will be quite ill.
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.
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.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a combination of several abnormalities of the heart and great blood vessels. It is a congenital (present at birth) syndrome.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Our Team of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric Specialists
The Fetal Care Center of Southern California brings together all the specialists needed to manage high-risk pregnancies.
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Atrioventricular canal (AV Canal or AVC) defect is a congenital heart defect. That means it is present at birth.
