Condition
Pediatric Heart Failure
Key Points About Heart Failure in Children
- Heart failure means your child's heart isn't able to pump as well as it should.
- The most common cause of heart failure in children is a congenital heart defect.
- Common symptoms in children include trouble breathing, tiredness and poor growth.
- Treatment may include fixing a defect, taking medicines or using a device.
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Cardiology Treatment at Children's National Hospital
The pediatric heart experts at Children’s National in Washington, D.C., provide advanced care for unborn babies, children and young adults with heart conditions. Discover more about the treatment we offer.

Providers Who Treat Heart Failure
Departments that Treat Heart Failure

Children's National Heart Center
Our expert pediatric heart team, including more than 40 subspecialties, offer advanced heart care and excellent outcomes for thousands of children every year.

Cardiology
The pediatric heart experts at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., provide advanced care for unborn babies, children and young adults with heart conditions.

Advanced Cardiac Therapies and Heart Transplant Program
We provide personalized care for babies and children with heart failure, including advanced VAD techniques and heart transplantation.