Pediatric Cardiology: Heart Center | Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Free EKG Screening for Student Athletes

Every 3 days, the life of a young athlete is lost due to sudden cardiac death. Usually, there are no advanced signs or symptoms. But the saddest part is that it's entirely preventable. A simple EKG screenig can detect heart problems before it's too late. Miami Children's Hospital is offering this invaluable test free of charge to middle and high school sports participants.

8/17/2017

Meet Doctror Joy Baysa - The Heart Program

Joy Baysa, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a pediatric cardiologist and electrophysiologist with The Heart Program.

7/31/2017

Meet Doctor Madalsa Patel - The Heart Program

Madalsa Patel, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a pediatric intensivist with The Heart Program.

7/31/2017

Pediatric Heart Surgery | Innovations in Pediatric Healthcare

Dr. Kristine Guleserian, congenital heart surgeon, with the Heart Program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital discusses minimally invasive approaches to pediatric heart surgery.

6/7/2017

April Patient of the Month: Anabella

Meet our April Patient of the Month, Anabella. During an early check-up, Anabella was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition called atrial septum defect, or a hole in her heart.

4/10/2017

First Patient moved in the APCP

First Cardiac Patient moved to Nicklaus Children's Hospital's New CICU in the APCP

10/27/2016

July patient of the month: Teegan

Once the cardiac team met with Teegan and her family, the doctors realized that this was a case unlike any they had seen before. From before birth she had been diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and then they realized that she had a little less than half a heart and only one lung. Teegan's doctors and her parents knew she had a long road to recovery, but they were prepared to do whatever it takes to get her there.

7/12/2016

Meet Doctor Ronald Kanter - Director of Electrophysiology

Ronald Kanter, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is the Director of Electrophysiology with The Heart Program.

6/8/2016

Meet Doctor Danyal Khan, MD - Pediatric Cardiologist

Danyal Khan, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a pediatric cardiologist with the The Heart Program.

6/1/2016

Meet Doctor Robert Hannan - Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon

Robert Hannan, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a pediatric cardiovascular surgeon with The Heart Program.

5/2/2016

Meet Doctor Jason Katz - Pediatric Cardiologist

Jason Katz, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a pediatric cardiologist with The Heart Program and the Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Fellowship Program.

4/27/2016

Meet Doctor Redmond Burke - Director of Cardiovascular Surgery

Redmond Burke, MD is the Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

11/13/2015

Meet Doctor John Rhodes - Director of the Heart Program

John Rhodes, MD is the Director of the Heart Program and the Adult Congenital Heart Program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

11/13/2015

Meet Doctor Juan Bolivar - Associate Director of Cardiac Critical Care Services

Juan Bolivar, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital, is the Associate Director of Cardiac Critical Care Services within the Heart Program.

9/25/2015

Meet Doctor Cecilio Lopez - Director of Cardiac Non Invasive Imaging

Leo Lopez, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is the Director of Cardiac Non invasive imaging with the Heart Program.

7/28/2015

Meet Doctor Anthony Rossi - Director of Cardiac Critical Care

Anthony Rossi, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is the Director of Cardiac Critical Care with The Heart Program.

7/28/2015

Meet Doctor Jun Sasaki - Pediatric Cardiologist

Jun Sasaki, MD of Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a pediatric cardiologist with The Heart Program.

7/21/2015

Dateline: Health with Dr. Jayakar & Dr. Danyal

Dr. Parul Jayakar, Director of Pediatric Clinical Genetics and Metabolism and Dr. Khan Danyal, Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist talk about their respective programs with Fred Lippman, R. Phd, Ed. D. on his program Dateline: Health

6/30/2014

Andrew's Success Story

Andrew Lorenzen had always been a healthy, happy child, who enjoyed playing all types of sports. So, when his mom brought him to Nicklaus Children's to get a free EKG screening, neither of them believed the results would actually come back showing something was wrong with Andrew.

5/4/2014

Congenital Heart Defects - Innovations in Pediatric Healthcare

Dr. John Rhodes, Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiology Services and the Adult Congenital Heart Program, speaks about the latest techniques being used for patients with congenital heart defects -some that don't even require an incision.

2/27/2014

Anesthetic Procedures - Innovations In Pediatric Healthcare

Dr. Christopher Tirotta, Director of Cardiac Anesthesia at Miami Children's Hospital, explains the very special anesthetic procedures that are soothing both parents and children alike.

2/13/2014

Nathan's Success Story

Nathan’s mom went in for what was supposed to be a normal ultrasound and instead discovered that her son’s heart had serious complications. It has taken over 20 cardiac surgeries to get Nathan to where he is now; a healthy, happy 8-year-old in third grade. Underneath the twinkling eyes and wide grin, though, he is nothing less than a miracle child.

12/20/2013

Cardiovascular Surgery - Innovations in Pediatric Healthcare

When a child is born with a heart condition, parents are potentially faced with years of treatment and in many cases, years of of multiple surgeries to correct the condition. A new procedure introduced by Dr. Redmond Burke, Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at Miami Children's Hospital is the greatest hope for parents whose children suffer from congenital heart defects.

12/17/2013

Ava's Success Story

Ava was a healthy, energetic 2 year old until one evening, she complained of belly pain when she laid down. The next day, her mom noticed Ava was lethargic, very thirsty for water and refused to drink milk, so she took her to the pediatrician and was referred to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Cancer Center.

11/11/2013

Gianna's Success Story

At just 4 years old, Gianna has had 3 open-heart surgeries at Miami Children's Hospital. Her parents were comforted by the incredible staff of doctors and nurses at MCH and thanks to them, Gianna will be able to live a full life.

10/13/2013

Thomas's Success Story

On August 28 2011 Thomas experienced Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). He was hospitalized at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, and was put on medication. A few weeks later he had a heart cath with an ablation.

12/11/2012

Hole in Heart - Dr. Burke Answers Questions about Complex Heart Conditions

Dr. Redmond Burke, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, speaks about complex heart conditions on WPLG's Monday Morning House Call. Dr. Burke speaks about "holes in the heart" and other congenital heart defects. He talks about how important early exams are while women are pregnant. He also elaborates on the importance of making sure your child's heart is in good condition before playing sports.

5/3/2011

Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - Pediatric Heart Surgery

Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

10/16/2008

Nathan's Heart Defect Success Story

Ethan Bortnick tells the story of how Dr. Redmon Burke and the team at Nicklaus Children's Hospital helped bring back his baby brother, Nathan, back to life. Nathan was born with a hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the most devastating heart defect a baby can have.

10/10/2008

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