Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center
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At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), our Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center brings together experts from across the Cardiac Center who are dedicated to improving treatment options and outcomes for children with congenital and pediatric acquired valve diseases.
We combine unmatched expertise in diagnostics, surgical techniques and transcatheter procedures with groundbreaking research and the most advanced imaging technology available.
By bringing multiple specialties under one umbrella, we take a coordinated approach to treating valve disease and expanding the existing knowledge of these complex conditions.
Our goal is to develop new care pathways, discover new ways of using cutting-edge technology, and pioneer breakthrough treatments for the thousands of children with congenital and acquired cardiac disease.
How we serve you
Our Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center combines the latest research with remarkable technological and treatment innovations. Your child's plan of care depends on the type and severity of their condition. Once referred to our center, your child will be evaluated to determine next steps.
Conditions we treat
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Why choose the Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center
Part of our internationally recognized Cardiac Center, the Topolewski Pediatric Heart Valve Center offers comprehensive, expert care and a commitment to ongoing innovation that is redefining possibilities in the field of pediatric valve repair and replacement.
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Meet your team
Our multidisciplinary team of experts includes cardiac surgeons, cardiologists with expertise in interventional cardiology and cardiac imaging, scientists, researchers and a full range of medical and support services. We make sure your child gets the highest level of care.
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Our research
We are committed to ongoing research that will improve the health and well-being of your child, and all children with valve 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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Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025
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