Patient Care

Congenital Heart Program

Welcome
Approximately 1% of all children are born with congenital heart disease, the most common type of birth defect. At Albany Medical Center, our young patients with congenital heart defects have access to cutting-edge surgical techniques, advanced anesthetic management and comprehensive pre- and post-operative care tailored specifically to their needs.

The Albany Medical Center Advantage
Albany Medical Center recognizes that achieving superior clinical outcomes in the treatment of congenital heart disease requires a multidisciplinary team approach. Working collaboratively with referring physicians, our experienced specialists evaluate each patient's condition and develop a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan.

Offering Innovative Technology and Advanced Procedures

• Advanced Imaging
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Fetal Echocardiography
• Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Cardiothoracic Surgery

 
In addition to our cardiothoracic surgeon and pediatric cardiologists, our interdisciplinary patient care team includes:

• Pediatric intensivists
• Pediatric anesthesiologists
• Pediatric hospitalists
• Nurses
• Perfusionists
• Child life specialists
• Pediatric radiologists
• Pediatric respiratory therapists.

Other services offered at Albany Medical Center include:

• The Children's Hospital
• Pediatric Critical Care (Post-Operative Care)
• Round-the-Clock Tele-Medicine
• Air and Ambulance Transport for Pediatric Patients

Recognitions and Accolades
Albany Med Posts Best Rate in State for Pediatric Heart Surgery
Albany Medical Center has the best (lowest) mortality rate in the state for surgery performed on infants and children with congenital heart defects, according to a report issued by the NYS Department of Health in January 2007.  MORE

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