Cardiac Critical Care Medicine
Children who have surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or who have a life-threatening illness related to heart disease, will be cared for by experts from the Division of Cardiac Critical Care Medicine. In our Evelyn and Daniel M. Tabas Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), your child will receive round-the-clock attention from a team of specialists who focus on providing coordinated care for pediatric heart patients during times when they are critically ill.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Cherish’s Story
Cherish’s rare and extremely serious heart condition went undiagnosed for years. CHOP experts gave Cherish and her family, at first, hope, and then a new heart.
Why Choose Us?
Patient outcomes at the Cardiac Center are among the best in the world, placing us in the top tier of pediatric cardiac programs.
Our Team
Our specially-trained physicians care for a high number of patients with rare and complex congenital heart diseases each year, offering them a unique level of expertise in this field.