Your Child's Visits to the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

We want you to know what to expect when you and your child come to the Heart Institute for care.

Office Visits and Tests

• Office Visits for Heart Disease — find out what happens during your child's first visit.
• Testing for Heart Disease — read about the tests your child may need to assess their heart health.

Your Child's Hospital Stay for Heart Care

• Hospital Stays — get tips to help you and your child cope with the ups and downs that each hospital visit may bring.
• Parents: After Your Child's Hospital Stay — use this chart to help phase in your normal routine when your child comes home.
• A Child's Phases of Healing — use this chart to help your child adjust after a hospital stay for their heart disease.

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Contact the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's

For the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, call 412-692-5540.

Or if you don't live close to Pittsburgh, find UPMC Children's heart care near you.

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