Genetic Counselors Serve as Valuable Resource on a Heart Warrior’s Journey
Learn how genetic counseling supports heart warriors and families through CHD risk assessment, family planning guidance and personalized care insight.
Children’s Cardiology Insights
Children’s Internationally Recognized Arrhythmia Program Treats Kids with Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Learn about our internationally recognized arrhythmia program — expert pediatric electrophysiology care for heart rhythm disorders in children and CHD patients.
A Heart Warrior Mom’s Message Reminds Others to Stay Hopeful
Kholson was born with complex congenital heart defects, including tricuspid atresia and transposition of the great arteries. With expert care from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology, he’s thriving and inspiring hope for other heart warriors.
Expanded Access to Fetal Cardiology Program Improves Care for Mothers
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology now offers expanded access to its fetal cardiac program, helping detect and manage congenital heart defects before birth. Expectant parents receive expert care and guidance from diagnosis through delivery, ensuring the best outcomes for babies with heart conditions.
Heart Warrior Elena Thrives Years after D-TGA Diagnosis
Elena was born with dextro‑transposition of the great arteries (D‑TGA), a complex congenital heart defect, and underwent life‑saving arterial switch surgery as a newborn. Now thriving as a teen with big dreams and a full life, her journey shows the resilience of heart warriors and the power of expert pediatric cardiac care.
High Blood Pressure in Children: Not Just an Adult Problem
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.
Physicians with Heart: Dr. William McEachern
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.
I Wish I Would’ve Known How Strong She Is
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.
Heart Warrior Rudy Loves Church, Hugs and WWE Wrestling
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…
Q&A with Dr. Kanaan: Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension Program team member 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 hypertension? A: Pulmonary hypertension is a relatively rare…