Key Highlights
- State-of-the-art facility with over 3,000 sq ft and advanced diagnostic tools for fetal heart conditions.
- Comprehensive care including fetal echocardiograms, 3D/4D ultrasound, fetal MRI, and MHO testing.
- Expert team of specialists offering emotional support, cutting-edge research, and clinical trials for expectant mothers and their babies.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “We recognize that learning your unborn baby might have a heart condition can be one of the most stressful, trying times in a parent’s life,” – Jodie Votava-Smith, MD, Director of the Fetal Cardiology Program at CHLA
- “Children’s Hospital Los Angeles takes care of the most high-level, complex cardiac patients in Southern California, and that includes babies still in utero,” – Paul Kantor, MBBCh, MSc, FRCPC, Chief of the Division of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Heart Institute at CHLA
- “Our surgery group is dedicated to supporting the Fetal Cardiology Program and providing prenatal consultations with families,” – Luke Wiggins, MD, congenital cardiac surgeon at CHLA
SoHC's Take
The opening of CHLA’s Fetal Cardiac Clinic marks a significant advancement in the field of pediatric and fetal cardiology. It underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing specialized, comprehensive care for the most vulnerable patients—unborn babies with heart conditions. This clinic is not just a testament to CHLA’s dedication to cutting-edge medical technology and treatment but also to its holistic approach to care, offering not only physical health services but also emotional support and counseling for families navigating the complexities of congenital heart disease. The clinic’s innovative use of advanced imaging techniques and the integration of prenatal to postnatal care plans exemplify the leading-edge practices that CHLA is known for globally. This initiative will undoubtedly improve outcomes for fetal patients with heart conditions and provide invaluable support to their families during a critical time.
