Some children are born with structural changes to their hearts (congenital heart disease) that affect how well their hearts work. Other conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can affect the heart muscle. Heart changes can also occur after an illness or treatments for certain medical conditions (acquired heart disease). These heart changes may lead to heart failure. When your child has heart failure, their heart can’t pump blood to the rest of their body as well as it should.

Our Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Care (PACC) Program is the only one of its kind in North Texas providing comprehensive services to children with heart failure. Part of the nationally recognized Children’s Health℠ Heart Center, the PACC Program offers the latest medical and surgical treatments, such as ventricular assist devices (VADs) that support heart function.

Our goal is to have your child live the best life possible. We’re here to help your family through each step of this sometimes-overwhelming care journey.