Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness – 1 in 110 kids are born with a congenital heart defect yet there is limited awareness of this fact. Children’s Cardiology wants to share 10 ways that we can all help raise awareness for…
Teaching the Heart of Medicine: Training Tomorrow’s Pediatric Cardiologists Training the next generation of pediatric cardiologists is not just about teaching anatomy or interpreting echocardiograms – it’s about shaping physicians who know how to care for children and families with…
Gratitude is often recommended as a practice to help people cope with everyday stress, and we pay special attention to it during the holiday season. But for heart warrior AJ’s family, gratitude became something more on the day he was…
Camdyn, born with Down syndrome and complex CHDs, defies expectations. Follow her inspiring journey from open heart surgery to thriving, joyful kindergarten life.
From Local Roots to Pediatric Heart Care at Children’s Born and raised in the metro area, Rachel McKay, MD, knew of the excellent reputation of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta long before she began pursuing a career in medicine. Now that…
Learn how Brian Cardis, MD transitioned from pharmacy to pediatric cardiology and now cares for children with heart conditions across Macon, Albany and Valdosta.
Energy drinks are everywhere—from convenience stores to sports sidelines. Many teens reach for them to stay awake, boost energy, or improve focus. But for teens with congenital or acquired heart conditions, these drinks can pose unique risks. We spoke with…
Discovering a Passion for Pediatric Cardiac Imaging Although he first thought he would become a surgeon, Timothy Slesnick, MD, discovered a strong affinity for imaging – specifically pediatric cardiac imaging – in medical school. When Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology…
A Heart Diagnosis That Changed Everything As a young, first-time mom, Ashley knew that becoming a parent would change her life—but she didn’t realize just how dramatic that change would be until baby Christopher, affectionately known as C3, made his…
When a child is diagnosed with both attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a heart condition, parents often have questions—and concerns—about how treatment for one condition might affect the other. ADHD medications, especially stimulants, are widely prescribed and effective, but they also…
