Important Announcement
Children’s Heart Institute (CHI) will discontinue pediatric cardiology operations in Virginia and Maryland effective March 1, 2026 due to the retirement of our medical directors.
We are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us over the past 30+ years. During this transition, CHI will assist with medical record requests and care coordination for at least 30 days following closure. Families are encouraged to arrange continued care promptly to avoid interruption.
- For medical records or assistance, please email medicalrecords@chiva.us.
- For patient inquiries or assistance, please email patient@chiva.us
Thank you for allowing us to care for your family.
To All CHI Patients:
To ensure continued, seamless care, we strongly and confidently encourage you to establish care with the pediatric cardiology team at Children’s National Hospital. The Children’s National Cardiology program is among the nation’s leading centers for pediatric and congenital heart care, offering a depth of expertise, advanced technology and a highly coordinated, family-centered approach. In addition, Children’s National provides convenient locations throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia, making it easier for families to access the care their children need close to home.
Children’s National offers:
- Expert pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Access to advanced diagnostics and treatments.
- A patient- and family-centered approach to care.
- Convenient locations and support services for families throughout Northern Virginia and Maryland.
We encourage you to contact their cardiology team directly to schedule your child’s next appointment and continue care without interruption.
To schedule an appointment or request a transfer of care with Children’s National:
Call 202-476-2090 or go to www.childrensnational.org/cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology Specialists in Maryland & Virginia
Providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with heart-related issues
The Children’s Heart Institute is a team of highly-regarded pediatric cardiologists who provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for children who are suspected of having heart disease. At the Children’s Heart Institute, we take a family approach to medical care.
Educating Patients & Families
At CHI, we aim to ensure that all of our patients and their caregivers understand their condition. Our website offers a wealth of information about various medical and cardiac issues that we treat in addition to offering general information about how the heart works.
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CHI Blog
Signs of Heart Problems in Children and Teens
Most of us don’t think children have heart problems, but did you know that 2,000 children of all ages die each year from sudden cardiac arrest in the United States? It is responsible for up to 5% of all deaths in children from 5 to 19 years old.
6 Warning Signs of Heart Arrhythmia
When your heart beats abnormally or irregularly it is known as arrhythmia. A normal heart beat pumps blood throughout your body and all its organs, but untreated arrhythmia can have serious consequences. Knowing these 6 warning signs of heart arrhythmia can you or your child’s life.
CPR And AED Training Could Save Your Child’s Life
Sudden cardiac arrest is rare in young people, but it can happen. The CDC estimates that 2000 seemingly healthy young people under the age of 25 die each year of sudden cardiac death. CPR and AED training could save your child’s life.