Cardiomyopathy
The Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Program at Monroe Carell is one of the largest programs in the country treating patients with heart problems from before birth through adulthood. We specialize in diagnosing and managing all forms of cardiomyopathy in children, including the three most common types of heart muscle disease: dilated, restrictive and hypertrophic cardiomyopathies.
For children with a family history of cardiomyopathy, we offer screening, consultation and long-term follow-up. Screening is also important for children with risk factors such as exposure to certain types of chemotherapy, neuromuscular or skeletal disorders and mitochondrial disease.
Conditions We Treat
- Left ventricular non-compaction
Meet Your Care Team
David W. BearlMD, MA
- Cardio-Oncology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Heart
Rachel HarrisDO
- Heart Failure, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Mechanical Support (VAD) and ECMO, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Heart, Pediatric Heart Transplant
Caroline L. WestMD
- Heart Failure, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Mechanical Support (VAD) and ECMO, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Heart, Pediatric Heart Transplant
Why Choose the Cardiomyopathy Program at Monroe Carell
- Pediatric heart excellence
The Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell is recognized as one of the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. Our high-quality care and specialized disease management earned accreditation by the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF). The American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT) has recognized Monroe Carell as a Perfusion Center of Excellence with the 2022 Pillar Award. We are one of only seven children's hospitals in the nation to earn this honor. Our program is also recognized as an Aetna Pediatric Heart Disease Center of Excellence.
- Dedicated pediatric heart expertise
Our team includes pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists and cardiac certified registered nurse anesthetists with specialized training and experience in providing anesthetics during children's heart surgeries. We carefully select these experts to join us after they complete years of additional training. Our teams extend to nurses certified in cardiac care, ECMO specialists, support services, child life specialists and many others trained specifically in pediatric cardiac care.
- Coordinated care
We work as a team to ensure your child receives the most comprehensive heart care available. From general and fetal cardiologists to cardiac surgeons and critical care specialists, Monroe Carell is here to help your child in their health care journey. As part of a comprehensive academic medical center with one of the top heart programs in the world, we also provide seamless transition of care from childhood into adulthood.
- Expertise in cardiomyopathy
Our clinic offers comprehensive cardiovascular screening, including advanced cardiac MRI, exercise testing, ambulatory ECG monitoring and comprehensive genetic testing. Our three dedicated cardiologists boast expertise in pediatric cardiomyopathy, heart failure and heart transplantation.
