Pediatric Cardiology

What is pediatric cardiology?

MaineHealth pediatric cardiology services offer advanced diagnostic and treatment services to children with heart problems. Pediatric cardiology includes treatment for congenital (present at birth) heart disease as well as with heart conditions that develop during childhood (acquired). Evaluation can begin with the fetus, since some heart problems can be detected before birth.

Services include:

Cardiac MRI for the assessment of cardiac function and vascular anatomy
Electrophysiology (EP) services provide expert testing and care for pediatric heart rhythm disorders
Diagnostic and therapeutic pediatric catheterization
Echocardiography - including fetal echocardiography which allows time for both parents and physicians to plan for the birth of a child with congenital heart disease
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) - a mechanical pump and oxygenator that can be used to replace the function of the heart and/or lungs when a child's organs are too sick to do the job. ECMO can help support the body and allow the heart and/or lungs time to rest.
Heart surgery/cardiothoracic surgery for infants and children with structural heart disease
Medical management
Heart transplant care - in partnership with Children's Hospital Boston

Provider Referrals

If you are a provider who would like to refer a patient for MaineHealth pediatric cardiovascular services, please review our clinical guidelines and call 207-883-5532.

Clinical Guidelines