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Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program

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Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program
Contact Us
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program
Contact Us
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program

Helping Kids Be Kids

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's heart failure team helps kids play and do all the things they want in life. Our care is team-based and integrated. That's important because kids with heart failure do better when we all work for the same goal.Ìý

As part of award-winning heart centers in Delaware and Florida, we have vast expertise in treating highly complex heart conditions and cardiomyopathies that can lead to heart failure. Our pediatric heart specialists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses and many others partner for the best possible care.

In fact, we’re a Cardiomyopathy Foundation Accredited Center of Care, which means we offer the highest quality of care available. We’re also part of national and international pediatric heart failure networks where we share our expertise and have access to the latest, most effective treatments.Ìý

Many forms of heart failure and cardiomyopathy can be medically managed. Some need an implanted device, like a pacemaker, and others may need mechanical circulatory support with a ventricular assist deviceÌýor heart transplantation. ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· offers the full range of care. Your child gets seamless, highly coordinated treatment from a team dedicated to their very best life.Ìý

Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers

Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.ÌýÌý

Your Child’s, and Family’s, Best Possible Life

We personalize our care to meet your family’s specific needs. Whether we’re preparing for transplant, recovering from treatment or preventing decline in heart function, your child’s quality of life is our focus.

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We offer cardiovascular genetics testing and counseling for children with certain types of cardiomyopathies.


¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· is involved in research and clinical trials to further our understanding of heart disease and how best to prevent and treat it. We share what we know so all kids benefit.


We make life a little easier by scheduling visits on the same day and meeting you at locations that may be closer to home.


¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· contributes to national and international efforts that set the standard of heart failure care for kids everywhere.

Your Child’s, and Family’s, Best Possible Life

We personalize our care to meet your family’s specific needs. Whether we’re preparing for transplant, recovering from treatment or preventing decline in heart function, your child’s quality of life is our focus.

Mother embracing toddler.

We offer everything your child may need, in one place.


If your child needs a heart transplant in Delaware, they’ll have the same team, who knows their condition, following their care through transplant and beyond.


We participate in research and clinical trials, to further our understanding of heart disease and how best to prevent and treat it. We share what we know so all kids benefit.


We make life a little easier by scheduling visits on the same day and meeting you at locations that may be closer to home.


Our team contributes to national and international efforts that set the standard of heart failure care for kids everywhere.

Meet the Team

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· heart failure and cardiomyopathy teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now.Ìý

Programs & Services

Heart failure, or when the heart doesn’t pump blood like it should, can be caused by complex congenital heart diseases (conditions present at birth), genetic conditions and acquired heart diseases (conditions that happen over time), such as myocarditis. Cardiomyopathies involve the heart muscle and have different causes, some leading to heart failure.

We treat children with heart failure or at risk for heart failure in the future. In addition to heart disease, we care for kids with muscular dystrophy, metabolic disorders, genetic syndromes that affect the heart, those who’ve had cancer treatment, and many others. Highlights of our care include:

Conditions & Treatments

We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

Care That Goes Beyond Medicine

When your family comes to ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, you’re well cared for. We want you to understand your child’s condition and how to help them stay healthy and succeed. We help you find community resources for your family. We also offer many supportive services, like social work, lodging at nearby Ronald McDonald Houses, creative therapies, pet therapy, Child Life programs and much more.

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Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.

Empowering You to Care for Your Child at Home

The ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· inpatient heart care team helps you prepare for and manage your child’s care at home. We make sure you have everything you need, including training on devices, equipment and medicines before you leave.

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