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About the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery provides surgical intervention for infants, children, and young adults with:

  • Congenital and acquired cardiac and vascular diseases
  • Congenital abnormalities of the tracheobronchial tree
  • Abnormalities of the chest wall

Experts in Treating Pediatric Cardiovascular Diseases

The Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery forms an integral part of the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is the leading provider of comprehensive pediatric cardiovascular services in Western Pennsylvania.

The division has the lowest overall four-year surgical mortality rate among medium- and high-volume programs in the country with a rate of 1.1%, according to the latest data compiled by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2008-2012).

The program specializes in:

  • Pediatric heart failure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart and lung transplantation
  • Mechanical circulatory support

Pediatric nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants conduct an ongoing education program to help parents and patients understand the required surgery, and the likely benefits and risks, in an age-appropriate way. The Division of Cardiac Surgery provides heart and vascular surgery services at:

Locations

The Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery provides heart and vascular surgery services at: