Depending on your child's specific heart problem, the experts at Children's Hospital Colorado will tailor a treatment plan and follow-up care specific to your family's needs. Because no two heart problems are the same, children with the same diagnosis might undergo different treatment.
The following is a general explanation of the types of treatment we provide to care for your child's heart.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program provides the best possible care for adolescent and adult patients with congenital heart disease. Learn more
Arrhythmia Center
The Arrhythmia Center is an internationally recognized program for the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms, known as cardiac arrhythmia. Our patients range in age from the fetus to the young adult. Learn more
Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
Our pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists are on call 24/7 and dedicated to patients within the Heart Institute. These specially trained doctors help keep kids comfortable during surgery or when they need to stay very still for certain heart tests. Learn more
Cardiac Catheterization
The Cardiac Catheterization Lab is a state-of-the-art facility used to diagnose and treat heart problems. We perform more than 800 heart catheterizations each year, and many defects that once required open-heart surgery can now be corrected in the cath lab. Learn more
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is dedicated to acutely ill heart patients and those recovering from heart surgery. Ours is the only pediatric CICU in the seven-state region. Learn more
Cardiology Clinic
The Cardiology Clinic is usually a patient's first stop at the Heart Institute after a referral from a primary care doctor. Our board-certified pediatric cardiologists will meet with your family, assess your child's heart, and coordinate a care plan based on your child's diagnosis. Learn more
Cardiomyopathy Program
The Cardiomyopathy Program provides care for kids whose heart muscle doesn't work as well as it should – a condition known as cardiomyopathy, which can lead to heart failure. Learn more
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Laboratory
Our Cardiopulmonary Exercise Laboratory is used to test the heart and lungs of children and young adults during physical activity. Because most other tests are done while a child is still or at rest, an exercise test lets a doctor see how the body responds to exercise. Learn more
Complex Congenital Heart Disease and Development Clinic
The Complex Congenital Heart Disease and Development Clinic is a specialized follow-up clinic for babies born with complex congenital heart disease who need a series of surgeries to improve cardiac circulation and help them thrive and grow. Learn more
Cardiovascular Surgery
Doctors in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery specialize in treating congenital heart defects present at, or before, birth. By performing more surgeries than any other center in the region, our surgeons have experience and patient survival statistics as good as – or better – than most centers in the country. Learn more
ECMO Program
The ECMO Program (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) provides cardiac and respiratory support to patients whose heart and lungs are so severely diseased or damaged that they can no longer work on their own. Learn more
Fetal Cardiology Program
The Fetal Cardiology Program offers advanced services to families who are expecting a baby diagnosed with a heart disease before birth. Our doctors can examine the fetal heart as early as 14 weeks gestation, and then care for that child into adulthood. Learn more
Heart Transplant Program
The Heart Transplant Program at Children's Hospital Colorado is one of the leaders in pediatric heart transplantation. Our patient survival rates and total procedures performed rank us among the top few programs in the country. Learn more
Lipid Clinic
The Lipid Clinic is a preventative cardiology program that serves kids and teens at risk for heart diseases by helping them identify and manage high cholesterol and high triglycerides. Learn more
Marfan Syndrome Clinic
The Marfan Syndrome Clinic was deemed the regional referral center for the Rocky Mountain region by the National Marfan Foundation. The clinic, located within the Heart Institute, focuses on the cardiac needs of patients with the connective tissue disorder. Learn more
Pediatric Heart Lung Center
The Pediatric Heart Lung Center is a multidisciplinary program that provides patient care, education, research and training in childhood heart and lung disease. Learn more
Pulmonary Hypertension Program
The Pulmonary Hypertension Program is one of the premier programs in the world for patients with pulmonary hypertension and other heart and lung diseases. Our program offers state-of-the-art diagnosis, consultation and long term follow-up care for kids and their families. Learn more
Regional Cardiology Outreach Program
The Regional Cardiology Outreach Program brings Children's Hospital Colorado's renowned heart experts to cities throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Our pediatric cardiologists visit cities at the request of local primary care doctors and the community. Learn more
SHAPEDOWN® Clinic
The SHAPEDOWN® Clinic is a preventative cardiology program that focuses on weight management for children and teens. The 10-week program provides guidance for health, nutrition, self-esteem, family communication and exercise. Learn more
Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Program
The Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Program is a breakthrough procedure for kids and adults who have a failing, surgically placed pulmonary valve. Children's Hospital Colorado is one of only a small number of programs in the country to offer this alternative to open-heart surgery. Learn more
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program
The Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program uses state-of-the-art technology to extend the life of children awaiting heart transplantation. By helping the heart's pumping chambers, a VAD is a longer-term option for patients in heart failure. Learn more
