High blood pressure isn’t just an adult issue – kids and teens can develop pediatric hypertension too, sometimes without obvious symptoms. Early detection and heart-healthy habits can help prevent long-term heart and organ damage in children.
Pediatric cardiologist Dr. William McEachern specializes in fetal echocardiography and advanced cardiac imaging at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology. His expertise helps diagnose congenital heart disease early and guide families through care.
Born with a complex congenital heart defect, Casey survived infancy and now — 21 years later — is thriving, attending college, playing sports, and proving that pediatric heart warriors can live full lives.
Heather Jordan, pediatric cardiology nurse practitioner at Children’s Cardiology, shares her journey and why she loves serving children and families in Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, and beyond.
Eight-year-old Rudy’s mom, Heidi, said her family’s world was flipped upside down when her son had three open heart surgeries in two years to correct his CHDs. But she looks at him today and sees strong little boy who loves…
Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Heart Center Usama Kanaan, MD, discussed pulmonary hypertension and its treatment by the multidisciplinary Pulmonary Hypertension team he leads at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology. Q: What is pulmonary…
After 15 years of military service as a United States Navy medical officer, Chad Mao, MD, says the singular focus on the care of children by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology makes his work fun. Dr. Mao is the medical…
After a typical pregnancy and uneventful delivery, Holly and Dan didn’t expect to be doing anything other than enjoying the birth of their second daughter with their family. But just hours after Annabelle’s birth, they discovered she had a rare…
Even before Everleigh Faith came into the world, her name marked her as a miracle child who would overcome great obstacles. Diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia and MAPCAS (Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries), her congenital heart disease (CHD) journey…
According to pediatric cardiologist Cyrus Samai, MD, one of the most important things Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology brings to Georgia families is its focus on improving access to top quality cardiac care across the state. By hiring pediatric cardiologists…
