Heart Care

When you’re told your child may have a heart problem, it can be a difficult, scary time. The good news is pediatric heart care has advanced by leaps and bounds. So, in the event that a suspected problem is confirmed, there’s every reason to believe it can be corrected and your child will go on to live a healthy, normal life.

Working together with independent cardiology groups, we offer an even higher level of care, share a more extensive range of resources and serve a greater number of children across a broader geographic region.

At Mary Bridge Children’s, you will find:

• Comprehensive care and treatment: Our full-scale program offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services to children of all ages with acquired or congenital heart disease.
• Family-centered resources and support: We’re here for you with the support and information you need, including access to child life specialists, support groups and preoperative hospital tours.

After a referral from your child’s pediatrician or primary care doctor, you will schedule an appointment with a cardiologist. At this appointment, your child’s cardiologist may order a variety of tests to help make an accurate diagnosis. These tests will provide important information about your child’s heart formation, blood flow, pumping ability and rhythm. Our dedicated staff works closely with patients to alleviate fears by providing thorough explanations and supporting patients through their entire procedure.

Once a diagnosis has been made, your child’s cardiologist will meet with you to develop a personalized care plan and discuss next steps.

A doctor’s referral is required to schedule an appointment with Mary Bridge Children’s Cardiology. Once your child’s doctor makes a referral, you may schedule an appointment by calling 253-396-4868.