Heart / Cardiology

At CHOC, our team of expert cardiologists is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for children with heart conditions. We are committed to helping our patients achieve optimal heart health and offer comprehensive care for congenital and acquired heart disease, new symptoms that may be related to the heart, pediatric heart surgery and advanced cardiac services.

Learn more about Cardiology at choc.org

Heart Resources from CHOC

Aolani and Max at Day of the Dead festival

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Melodies of hope: Aolani and Max’s journey with autism and music

Ezra at CHOC Walk in Disneyland

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A heart of resilience: Three open-heart surgeries later

Happy children girl and boy brother and sister eating strawberries with milk

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7 Heart-healthy superfoods to boost your child’s heart health

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A heartbeat of hope: Meyer’s miracle year

Little girl with heart shaped sunglasses sticking her tongue out

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Cholesterol and kids: What parents should know

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How to help my child transition from pediatric to adult care

Siblings Julissa and Joseph pose together and smile. Both were diagnosed with congenital health defects and treated at CHOC

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Siblings who share rare heart condition celebrate lives daily

CHOC heart patient Olivia smiles with mouth open following life-saving heart transplant

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Resilience and wonder mark heart-transplant patient Olivia’s journey

John and Cynthia reunion

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17-year-old John returns to CHOC to thank those who cared for him as a baby

Ethan in a grad cap and gown, holding his Kindergarten graduation certificate

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CHOC throws surprise kindergarten graduation party for ‘incredible heart hero’

CHOC patient Kaslyn sits on a floor mat with toys following her miraculous recovery from heart and brain surgery

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A family and care team that never gave up: Kaslyn’s story

Teen receiving CPR

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Sudden cardiac arrest and kids: A cardiologist answers your questions

Damian smiling with lights and ornaments, celebrating 5 months of age

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Newborn with rare congenital heart defect beats the odds: Damian’s story

Dr. Wyman Lai, CHOC cardiologist, and Aubrey at a recent appointment at CHOC

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Rare congenital heart defect causes cardiac arrest: Aubrey’s story

Lily celebrating the holidays in her hospital room at CHOC Hospital in Orange

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Making the most out of holidays spent at the hospital

Henry playing video games in his hospital room

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Overcoming sudden cardiac arrest: Henry’s story

The Hernandez Family

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Aurora, 18 months, becomes the first graduate of CHOC’s Cardiac GI Nutrition Clinic

girl who fainted being helped by her mom

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My child fainted: Should I be worried?

CHOC patient Logan with bandaged arm after receiving vaccine

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COVID-19 vaccine offers life-saving hope to high-risk teen

CHOC patient Ryder at the park

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Making great progress, strides after deep brain stimulation procedure

Teen boy in denim jacket

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The COVID-19 vaccine and myocarditis

CHOC heart patients Liam and Anaya hugging

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Two generations of CHOC heart families

baby Hope sitting in her car seat smiling

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Milestone procedure saves preemie with complex heart disease

CHOC CVICU nurse, Amanda, standing in front of the CVICU entrance

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One nurse’s thank you letter to a former patient

quinn-family

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Quinn goes home, thanks to CHOC’s cardiac high-risk interstage program

CHOC patient Nehemiah posing in front of a fountain

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From CHOC mom to CHOC employee

CHOC patiebt Teddy wearing cape strikes a superhero pose

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A surprise heart defect diagnosis in utero: Teddy’s story

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Contending with Coarctation of the Aorta: Ella’s Story

CHOC patient Veer with his mom in preschool

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Ventricular Septal Defect: Veer’s Story

CHOC patient T.J. with his mom wearing matching t-shirts

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Surprise Diagnosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries: T.J.’s Story

young boy running around outside on a sunny day

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Ask a CHOC Doc: Are Heart Palpitations Dangerous?

Mickey and Minnie mouse at CHOC walk in the park celebrating with crowd

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Keeping it in the Family: Why a Disneyland Cast Member Joined CHOC Walk

Portrait of CHOC patient NICO by ranch fence

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Warming Up to Wound Care: Nico’s Story

mom holding baby's hand in hers

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Surprise heart defect diagnoses at birth: Noah’s story

CHOC volunteer Fran with CHOC patient Evelyn in the Family Resource Center

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CHOC Volunteer Forms Friendship with Patient

girl in hospital holding heart-shaped stress ball

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Meet Dr. Nita Doshi

silhouette image of ribbon at finish line with winner crossing it

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CHOC Heart Institute Helps Teen Runner Overcome Hurdles

Trent after his first surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot.

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Tetralogy of Fallot Patient and his Family Give Back

CHOC patient Marco smiling with with food smeared on his face

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Catching a Heart Defect in Utero: Marco’s Story

Emma at CHOC walk holding a sign that says "I've rocked 3 heart surgeries"

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Innovation Comes Home

The Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System is about the size of a vitamin

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CHOC Patient Benefits from World’s Smallest Pacemaker

CHOC heart patient holding a heart-shaped pillow autographed with well wishes

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A Reunion of Heroes: Katie’s Story

ECMO machine in intensive care department

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Medical Emergency Disrupts Family’s Holiday Plans

Ryden and his cardiologist, Dr. Anthony Chang.

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Heart Month: Ryden’s Story

CHOC patient turned CHOC security dispatcher Daniel Davis

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CHOC Heart Surgery Patient Joins Security Team

Female doctor working with little girl in hospital room

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Infographic: Amazing Heart Facts

CHOC patient Lauren stepping onto a train

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Electrophysiology Advances Restore Patient’s Quality of Life

Dr. Wyman Lai examining pregnant mother with ultrasound machine

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Meet Dr. Wyman Lai

parent hand holding baby hand in palm

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Why one mom is thankful for CHOC this year

Dr. Michael Recto loking at digital model of patient heart on computer

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Meet Dr. Michael Recto

CHOC Heart Institute patient in hospital bed posing with nurse

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Choosing Your Child’s Heart Program

CHOC patient Ashley and Dr. McCanta

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Young Athlete Returns to the Pool after High-Stakes Heart Procedure

CHOC patient and mom walking through hallways at CHOC hospital

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CVICU Intensivists Play Critical Role for Heart Patients

Erin Greaves and her son, Sean a patient at CHOC

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Twelve-year-old becomes first CHOC patient to receive life-saving device

closeup of female doctor holding red ribbon for American heart month

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February is American Heart Month — Cyrus’ story

Little girl in face mask drawing heart symbol on the window glass with rain drops

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Dominique’s story

boy with chest pain holding his hands to his heart

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Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Children

cheerful dad and daughter on tennis court, dad showing daughter how to play

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The Importance of Heart Screenings for Athletes

Working ecmo machine in intensive care department

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How ECMO Can Save a Child’s Life

doctor listening to little girl's heart with stethoscope

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CVICU Provides Special Post-Procedure Care to Heart Patients

newborn being examined by pediatrician at appointment

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High Tech, All Heart

Doctor listening to boy's chest with stethoscope

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Getting to the Heart of EKGs

concerned little girl with dad

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Causes of Chest Pain in Children

girl role playing doctor with stethoscope

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CHOC Doctor’s Expertise Gives Boy Improved Heart Health

Doctor listening to boy's chest with stethoscope

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Heart Murmurs in Children

little boy touching his chest in pain

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Chest Pain – What Parents Should Know

A little girl holds a drawing with a painted heart

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Melody Therapy at CHOC Improving Lives For Patients With Heart Disease