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Interventional Cardiology Program
The CHOC Heart Institute proudly offers an Interventional Cardiology Program for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.
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.
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Services
CHOC offers cardiac neurodevelopmental assessments for children with congenital heart conditions, who may be at a higher risk for developmental delays.
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.
Congenital Cystic Pulmonary Malformation (CPAM or CCAM)
At CHOC, our team of pediatric surgeons specializes in the repair of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM/CPAM). Learn more about CPAM surgery here.
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.
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.”
The Long Road to Hope
Before Noah Stapleton’s first birthday three weeks ago, he had been through four major surgeries. With a fifth coming up and Southern California’s blood supply dipping to dangerous levels, he’s going to need a little help from donors to recover from his next surgery.
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.
Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) and Esophageal Atresia (EA)
CHOC surgeons expertly repair tracheoesophageal fistula, when the esophagus and trachea have an abnormal connection, and esophageal atresia, when the esophagus abnormally forms in two parts.
A mother and child are about to mark dual milestones at Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Mother and daughter will share a special day on Saturday when Kennedy celebrates her first birthday and Blalock marks her ninth anniversary working as a child life specialist at CHOC.
Pre-operative Testing
There are many reasons why children need surgery. No matter what type of surgery or procedure a child will be receiving, we are dedicated to ensuring that our surgeons, nurses and other pediatric-trained specialists have all of the information they need to make the surgical experience a success.
Ducks Strut the Catwalk in Support of CHOC Children’s
Celebrating its 12th year in support of CHOC Children's, the Anaheim Lady Ducks Fashion Show presented by The Worobey Family and Auction.com was held earlier this week at AV Irvine.
Cardiac Catheterization
The CHOC Heart Institute offers one of the few, dedicated pediatric cardiac catheterization programs in Southern California.
Chest X-Ray and Children
X-rays are made by using low levels of external radiation to produce images of the body, the organs and other internal structures for diagnostic purposes.
CHOC Institutes
CHOC is proud to offer four centers of medical excellence: the Heart Institute, Hyundai Cancer Institute, Neuroscience Institute and Orthopaedic Institute.
Trabuco Canyon girl is county’s youngest resident with pill-sized pacemaker
Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Orange County say they believe Sofia is the youngest person to receive the new technology — the battery-operated Micra Transcatheter Pacing System created by Medtronic
Blood Transfusions
Learn about blood transfusions during surgery.
Fetal Cardiology
CHOC offers the only comprehensive fetal cardiology services in Orange County, including performing fetal echocardiograms on pregnant women.
Cardiac High-Risk Interstage Program
The CHOC Cardiac High-Risk Interstage Program is a home-monitoring program that supports babies and infants with congenital heart disease during the interstage period.
7 things you should know about scoliosis
Scoliosis is the most common deformity of the spine, affecting one in 40 people, or about 7 million in the U.S. It’s even tested for in California schools.
Nurse’s hospital stay inspired her career
CHOC nurse manager Lisa Turni shares how having surgery as a teenager would ultimately inspire her career path.
After Cancer Treatment Survivorship Program
Life after cancer is filled with many uncertainties. CHOC's After Cancer Treatment Survivorship Program is here to answer questions.
Sacrococcygeal Teratoma (SCT)
CHOC pediatric general surgeons are experts in repairing sacrococcygeal teratoma, a tumor in the tailbone, in newborns.
Anorectal Malformation
CHOC pediatric general surgeons are experts in repairing anorectal malformations, including imperforate anus, in children—even newborn babies.