Our Cardio Genetics Clinic provides comprehensive clinical care for children
with inherited heart disease and other genetic conditions that can lead
to the development of heart defects. Led by an experienced team with knowledge
of genetic disorders that impact the heart and blood vessels, we strive
to create the best possible outcome for each one of our patients.
Our multidisciplinary team of genetic specialists, cardiologists and nurse
practitioners evaluate children in the Cardio Genetics Clinic at Children's
Hospital of New Orleans and collaborate with electrophysiologist and heart
failure specialists when these specialties are needed. Utilizing our advanced
testing capabilities, we can thoroughly screen and accurately make a diagnosis.
From there, our highly specialized team will devise an individualized treatment
plan for each patient, working collaboratively with your other children's
healthcare providers.
We also address how a patient's condition may impact a family and offer
advice on how best to manage it. Through it all, we monitor your child's
progress and then connect you to other specialists and resources as needed.
Conditions we treat
Below is a comprehensive list of diagnoses we evaluate and treat:
Hereditary disorders of connective tissue (aortopathies) such as:
Marfan syndrome
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Stickler Syndrome
Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Cardiomyopathies with suspected genetic origins, including:
Dilated cardiomyopathies
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathies
ARVC
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
RASopathy syndromes
Arrhythmias with a suspected genetic origin, including:
Congenital heart defects with a suspected genetic origin, including:
Heterotaxy syndromes
Complex congenital heart defects
For mothers-to-be who have a family history that may put them at risk for
having a baby with a heart defect, we offer genetic testing and counseling
during pregnancy.
What makes us different?
Our comprehensive services span a child’s lifetime – from before
they are born to adulthood. Patients receive access to the most innovative
therapies in cardiology, genetics and associated subspecialties.
Locations
To make an appointment with our cardio genetics team or to get a second
opinion, please call 504-896-9751, option 2.
Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Specialty Care & Outpatient Therapy
5025 Keystone Blvd.
Covington, LA 70433
