Palpitations, also known as irregular heartbeats, are most likely caused by non-heart-related triggers. A pediatric cardiologist explains when they’re a sign of something more.
Dr. Anthony Mccanta
CHOC Patient Celebrates Milestone Birthday with Blood Drive
Austin depends on monthly blood transfusions. For his 13th birthday, he’s asking friends and family to donate blood to CHOC.
CHOC Patient Benefits from World’s Smallest Pacemaker
Sofia Rodriguez and CHOC cardiologist Dr. Anthony McCanta are making medical history.
A Reunion of Heroes: Katie’s Story
Katie returned to the CVICU to reunite her team of heroes. Read her story.
Electrophysiology Advances Restore Patient’s Quality of Life
A teenaged patient’s longtime arrhythmia has been repaired and her quality of life dramatically improved thanks to emerging technology and the skill of a CHOC cardiologist. Lauren Flotman, 15, had experienced irregular heartbeats for years before Dr. Francesca Byrne, a pediatric cardiology specialist, diagnosed her with supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, and Dr. Tony McCanta, a […]
Why one mom is thankful for CHOC this year
By Karen Stapleton, CHOC parent and mom of Noah Happy Thanksgiving! My name is Karen Stapleton, and my son Noah is a patient at CHOC. As I prepare to celebrate the holidays with my family, I’m grateful we can be together since we have so much to celebrate. I’m also grateful for Noah’s many doctors […]
