Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional Cardiology
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Innovative, Lifechanging Heart Cath Interventions听
Heart catheterizations, also known as 鈥渃aths,鈥 use thin, flexible tubes threaded through blood vessels to diagnose and treat heart conditions. During heart caths, we take pictures and measure blood flow and pressures in the heart and blood vessels. We also use caths to close holes, stent blocked blood vessels, open narrowed heart valves and even place new heart valves.
At 乐播传媒 Children鈥檚 award-winning heart centers in Delaware and Florida, our interventional cardiologists are recognized, and highly experienced. We perform innovative, lifesaving heart caths for kids of all ages, from premature babies to young adults.听
Our outcomes, including time exposed to radiation, are among the best in the country. We work in advanced labs with state-of-the-art imaging and surgical equipment. For kids with certain complex conditions, we perform hybrid procedures together with cardiothoracic surgeons.
Our team tailors care to your child鈥檚 unique situation and supports your entire family. We make it a little easier by shortening wait times and having you stay with your child up to the procedure. And because you need answers right away, we share results as soon as possible using our 乐播传媒 app.
Baby Jack鈥檚 Heart Journey
At just four days old, baby Jack underwent an interventional catheterization to treat his heart condition. He was home the very next day, meeting his brother Mathew. See his family鈥檚 journey at the 乐播传媒 Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley.
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.听听
A cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive heart procedure. Learn what happens before, during and after from the experts at 乐播传媒 KidsHealth庐
Specialists use heart caths to treat many congenital heart defects (conditions babies are born with). Find information about these conditions and how to help your child after treatment.
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We鈥檙e Experts in Interventional Cardiology
Your child is cared for by a team of skilled, specialized providers. We work with expert cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists and highly skilled advanced practice providers, nurses and others to deliver the safest, best possible care.
380+
Heart caths performed each year at 乐播传媒
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Pediatric interventional cardiologists on our team
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Nationally known heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
We safely perform catheterizations on even the tiniest newborn babies. We鈥檙e here from birth through young adulthood.
We bring together an integrated team of doctors, surgeons, nurses, care coordinators and Child Life specialists to support your family. We also partner closely with your child鈥檚 pediatrician.
When we can, we work around your family鈥檚 schedule, factoring in recovery time when it鈥檚 most convenient for you.
We鈥檙e Experts in Interventional Cardiology
Your child is cared for by a team of skilled, specialized providers. We work with expert cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists and highly skilled advanced practice providers, nurses and others to deliver the safest, best possible care.
380+
Heart caths performed each year at 乐播传媒
4
Pediatric interventional cardiologists on our team
2
Nationally known heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
Our outcomes, including extremely low complication rates and time exposed to radiation, are excellent. They exceed national averages.听 听
We safely perform patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure听on even the tiniest premature babies.
For more than 25 years 乐播传媒 has provided lifelong care to kids with congenital heart defects. In Delaware, we're here .
We bring together an integrated team to support your family. We also partner closely with your child鈥檚 pediatrician.
When we can, we work around your family鈥檚 schedule, factoring in recovery time when it鈥檚 most convenient for you.
Meet the Team
乐播传媒 cardiac catheterization/interventional cardiology teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now.听
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Wolfgang A.K. Radtke, MD
Cardiology Director, Diagnostic and Interventional Catheterization Lab; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Clinic at ChristianaCarePrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
Conditions & Treatments
We see many conditions 鈥 far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don鈥檛 see a condition listed? Call us.
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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.
Catheterization: What to Expect
If your child needs a heart cath, it can help to know what to expect. Learn age-appropriate tips to help your child understand what鈥檚 happening and how to make the process a little easier.