Cardiology
Comprehensive care to support your child’s heart health at every stage of development.
At the WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center, we understand that learning your child may have a heart condition can be overwhelming. When that happens, we’re here to guide you and your child on your journey.
As the only tertiary care pediatric cardiac program in the state that diagnoses and treats heart conditions, we have the experience and care your child needs. And many of our providers lead or take part in federally funded research projects that will help to pave the way for breakthrough treatments.
Conditions We Treat
- Arrhythmias (including genetic arrhythmia syndromes)
- Congenital heart defects
- Genetic abnormalities and syndromes associated with heart abnormalities
- Hyperlipidemia
- Kawasaki disease
- Myocarditis
- Rheumatic heart disease
Treatments and Services
- Comprehensive monitoring, cardiac diagnostics, and testing
- Regular follow-up for congenital heart defects
- Medications for Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, and Hypertension
- Pre-and post-surgical care Supportive Care
- Lipid and Cholesterol Management
- Family education and support
- Medical Management
- Pre-and post-surgical care Supportive Care
- Blood Thinners and Anticoagulation Management
- Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
- Genetic counseling coordination for hereditary heart conditions
- Dedicated social work support to help families address financial, emotional, and social challenges, and to connect them with essential resources and services for managing their child’s heart condition.
Interstage Monitoring Program
When a child is in between heart surgeries, they are in what’s called an interstage period. Our Interstage Monitoring Program empowers caregivers and providers to monitor a child’s health during this critical period. Learn more about the resources we provide to protect your child’s health while they are interstage.