Section of Pediatric Cardiology
The Section of Pediatric Cardiology within the Department of Pediatric Medicine at Carilion Children’s specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in newborns, children, and adolescents, including both congenital and acquired disorders.
About
Department specs
Services
- Electrocardiograms
- Pediatric echocardiograms
- Fetal echocardiograms
- Holter monitoring
- Event recordings
- Pacemaker evaluations
- Stress testing
Conditions Treated
- Congenital heart defects
- Heart murmurs
- Chest pain
- Cyanosis or blueness
- High blood pressure
- Kawasaki disease
- Rheumatic fever
- Down syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- DiGeorge syndrome
- Heart rhythm disturbances
- Palpitations or abnormal heartbeat
- Syncope
- Elevated cholesterol
Faculty
Faculty
Education
Overview
As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page.