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.
Conditions we treat
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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.
Events
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Cardiology 2025
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025
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Philly Spin-In
Saturday, Mar 08, 2025
Your donation changes lives
Every donation helps us make lifesaving breakthroughs for children everywhere.
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