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Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

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Cardiac catheterization is a highly specialized procedure that requires advanced technology and the expertise of a skilled and experienced team. In the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), your child will be cared for by interventional cardiologists who are world-leading experts in the field of pediatric cardiac catheterization. Each year, we perform more than 1,400 cardiac catheterization procedures on babies, children, teens and even adults with congenital heart disease.

We have also developed and perfected innovative cardiac catheterization procedures to treat a full range of congenital heart problems without open-heart surgery. We are committed to research and are involved in many clinical trials to make sure these treatment options are available to as many patients as possible.

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Why choose us for cardiac care

We provide your child the highest level of care with outcomes among the best in the world.

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Meet your team

Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of interventional cardiologists in the world. We make sure your child gets the best possible care.

Our research

We are committed to ongoing research that will improve the health and well-being of your child and all children with heart disease.

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Cardiac Center resources

We know that caring for a child with a heart condition can be stressful. To help you find answers to your questions – either before or after visiting the Cardiac Center – we’ve created this list of educational health resources.

Patient stories

Events

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Cardiology 2025

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025

Please join us for the 28th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease at the Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort.

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Philly Spin-In

Saturday, Mar 08, 2025

Philly Spin-In is a high-energy, team cycling party on a mission to change and save the lives of children with heart disease. Join the movement and ride for little hearts at CHOP! Join us in person or take the party to your place through our live-streamed session.

Cardiac Connection Family Newsletter

Be among the first to know about our latest breakthroughs – big and small. Subscribe to receive Cardiac Connection, a special e-newsletter for families that includes: updates on our research and treatment advances, patient stories, profiles of our clinicians, news about special Cardiac Center events and much more!

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