Heart Center Programs
The Heart Center team cares for the most complex patients with heart disease. In addition, hundreds of health care providers from every pediatric specialty will stand by your side for every moment of your child’s journey.
Our programs
Children’s Mercy works with Saint Luke's Hospital and The University of Kansas Medical Center to provide congenital heart defect patients with seamless, continuous, advanced care as they transition to adulthood.
Our Cardiac High Acuity Monitoring Program (CHAMP) is a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team built to meet the needs of babies who are born with single ventricle heart disease and are in the critical inter-stage period between the first and second stages of surgery.
The Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Clinic evaluates infants, toddlers and school age children at key developmental stages and offers recommended resources, referrals and treatments when needed.
Fetal Cardiology services bring potentially lifesaving care to families from the moment of fetal diagnosis, through delivery, and beyond.
Part of the Transplant Center at Children's Mercy, our Heart Transplant program provides an experienced team of surgeons, cardiologists, nurses and coordinators who are specially trained in pediatric heart transplant care.
This program is designed to benefit children who are at an increased risk for early cardiovascular disease (heart attack or stroke) due to abnormal lipid or cholesterol levels and/or a significant family history.
Our team of experts in pediatric heart and lung care, including a pulmonologist, cardiologist, and specialized nursing staff, work together to help your family navigate this complex condition.
The single ventricle clinic brings together all types of care providers to improve coordination of care for kids with this complex condition. Our team includes experts from cardiology, hepatology (liver), pulmonology (lungs), pediatric psychology, social work, and nutrition. Together, we take pride in providing the best care for your child, including an extensive evaluation with individualized testing and imaging. We will help your child live life to the fullest and to meet their unique needs as they grow.
The Children’s Mercy Thrive program supports patients and families who are navigating the overwhelming emotions and complexities of coping with a heart condition.