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Pediatric Cardiology
Depend on the pediatric heart specialists at Essentia Health for comprehensive cardiac care. Our pediatric cardiologists are located in Duluth and Brainerd, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota.
What's a Pediatric Cardiologist?
A pediatric cardiologist is a pediatrician who has received extensive training in diagnosing and treating children's cardiac problems. Evaluation and treatment may begin with the fetus since heart problems can now be detected before birth.
Conditions Treated
See the full list of conditions we treat, and select a condition to find providers and locations near you.
- Aortic aneurysm - Pediatric
- Aortic valve disease - Pediatric
- Arrhythmias - Pediatric
- Atrial fibrillation - Pediatric
- Blood clot - Pediatric
- Blood pressure (high) - Pediatric
- Blood pressure (low) - Pediatric
- Carotid artery disease - Pediatric
- Chest pain - Pediatric
- Congestive heart failure - Pediatric
- Coronary artery disease - Pediatric
- Heart attack - Pediatric
- Heart defects - Pediatric
- Heart disease - Pediatric
- Mitral valve disease - Pediatric
- Pulmonary disease - Pediatric
- Pulmonary hypertension - Pediatric
- Tricuspid valve disease - Pediatric
Symptoms of Heart Problems
If your child has signs or symptoms of a heart condition, the pediatric cardiologists at Essentia can provide specialized testing and care. Symptoms of a heart condition in babies, children, or teenagers may include:
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Passing out
- Poor weight gain or growth
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness
Diagnostic Testing
Your child may need diagnostic tests, such as an:
- Echocardiogram, also called a heart ultrasound
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Exercise stress test
Congenital Heart Defects
During pregnancy, your OB-GYN may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist to screen your unborn baby for congenital heart defects (CHD).
Feel confident the health care professionals at Essentia will provide support during your delivery and specialized care for your baby’s heart health.
Like Nowhere Else: Ryder's Story
A very strong little boy, Ryder, celebrates his first birthday after going through a cardiovascular event as an infant.
Current Clinical Research Studies
Talk to your doctor to see if you may be eligible to participate in a research study through the Essentia Institute of Rural Health. By participating in a clinical study, you may have access to treatments, medications and medical devices that are not widely available.
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Pediatric Services
Choose Essentia Health for high-quality, family-centered pediatric health care at hospitals and clinics in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.