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Coronary Anomalies Program
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Expertise for Your Child or Young Adult
91´óÉñ Children’s highly skilled heart and vascular specialists treat coronary anomalies in kids from birth through young adulthood. We’re involved in national organizations that set the standard of coronary anomaly care for kids everywhere.</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">Coronary anomalies can be hard to diagnose in children, so it’s important to get care from an experienced team. Our team is part of renowned, award-winning heart centers in <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Delaware</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/florida-pediatric-cardiac-center.html\">Florida</a>. We offer advanced <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/diagnosticcardio.html\">heart imaging</a> with 3D technologies, the full range of <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-exercise-program.html\">exercise stress tests</a>, and medical and surgical expertise.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">Coronary anomalies happen when the coronary arteries, or blood vessels that come off the aorta to supply blood to the heart muscle, don’t form the way they should. The aorta is the largest artery that carries blood from the heart to the body. The coronary arteries can be an unusual shape or size, or they can start, run, or connect in the wrong way. <br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">Some children born with a coronary anomaly can have narrowing of the coronary artery, which leads to exercise-related symptoms like chest pain. For others it can be acquired or result from conditions like Kawasaki disease or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Genetic disorders like Marfan syndrome, Williams syndrome and others can cause it, too.<br>\r\n</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c7498aa845 class=cmp-text>
91´óÉñ Children’s highly skilled heart and vascular specialists treat coronary anomalies in kids from birth through young adulthood. We’re involved in national organizations that set the standard of coronary anomaly care for kids everywhere.
Coronary anomalies can be hard to diagnose in children, so it’s important to get care from an experienced team. Our team is part of renowned, award-winning heart centers in Delaware and Florida. We offer advanced heart imaging with 3D technologies, the full range of exercise stress tests, and medical and surgical expertise.
Coronary anomalies happen when the coronary arteries, or blood vessels that come off the aorta to supply blood to the heart muscle, don’t form the way they should. The aorta is the largest artery that carries blood from the heart to the body. The coronary arteries can be an unusual shape or size, or they can start, run, or connect in the wrong way.Â
Some children born with a coronary anomaly can have narrowing of the coronary artery, which leads to exercise-related symptoms like chest pain. For others it can be acquired or result from conditions like Kawasaki disease or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Genetic disorders like Marfan syndrome, Williams syndrome and others can cause it, too.
Our Services
Children with coronary anomalies do better with long-term, team-based care. At 91´óÉñ, we offer integrated care with expert pediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, critical care intensivists, cardiac anesthesiologists, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists and many others. We provide:</p>\r\n<ul class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\">\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Advanced 3D </b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/diagnosticcardio.html\"><b>heart imaging</b></a> <b>and expertise</b> in cardiac CT, MRI, echocardiography (echo) and more<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-exercise-program.html\"><b>Exercise stress testing</b></a> using the latest methods, including stress echos and stress MRI tests</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Diagnostic <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-catheterization.html\"><b>catheterization</b></a> procedures</b> using thin tubes threaded through blood vessels</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiovascular-genetics.html\"><b>Cardiovascular genetics</b></a> testing and counseling</b> for your child and the whole family</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Ongoing care until age 40 </b>through our program for <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/adult-congenital-heart-defects.html\">adults with congenital heart disease</a></li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/advanced-life-support.html\"><b>Advanced life support</b></a> capabilities</b> with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), ventricular assist devices (in Delaware) and more</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Specialized care and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/surgery-for-rare-heart-related-genetic-syndromes.html\"><b>surgery for kids with rare genetic syndromes</b></a> that affect the heart</b>, as well as a recognized program for <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/williams-syndrome-program.html\">William’s syndrome</a> </li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/heart-failure-cardiomyopathy-program.html\"><b>Heart failure care</b></a><b> and </b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-heart-transplant-program.html\"><b>heart transplants</b></a> (in Delaware)</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-psychology.html\"><b>Cardiac psychology</b></a> <b>therapies</b> to help with coping and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/cardiac-neurodevelopmental-program.html\">neurodevelopment programs</a> to strengthen development and learning</li>\r\n<li class=\"custom-cursor-default-hover\"><b>Referral and partnership with other 91´óÉñ specialists</b> including rheumatologists, hematologists and others for related conditions, like Kawasaki disease </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-fd6562af31 class=cmp-text>
Children with coronary anomalies do better with long-term, team-based care. At 91´óÉñ, we offer integrated care with expert pediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, critical care intensivists, cardiac anesthesiologists, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists and many others. We provide:
- Advanced 3D heart imaging and expertise in cardiac CT, MRI, echocardiography (echo) and more
- Exercise stress testing using the latest methods, including stress echos and stress MRI tests
- Diagnostic catheterization procedures using thin tubes threaded through blood vessels
- Cardiovascular genetics testing and counseling for your child and the whole family
- Ongoing care until age 40 through our program for adults with congenital heart disease
- Advanced life support capabilities with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), ventricular assist devices (in Delaware) and more
- Specialized care and surgery for kids with rare genetic syndromes that affect the heart, as well as a recognized program for William’s syndromeÌýÌý
- Heart failure care and heart transplants (in Delaware)
- Cardiac psychology therapies to help with coping and neurodevelopment programs to strengthen development and learning
- Referral and partnership with other 91´óÉñ specialists including rheumatologists, hematologists and others for related conditions, like Kawasaki diseaseÂ
Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-59a4d983ea class=cmp-text>
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.ÌýÌý
Coronary artery stenosis and truncus arteriosus are coronary anomalies that are present at birth. Learn about these and other conditions from the experts at 91´óÉñ KidsHealth<sub>®</sub>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-82bc040145 class=cmp-text>
Coronary artery stenosis and truncus arteriosus are coronary anomalies that are present at birth. Learn about these and other conditions from the experts at 91´óÉñ KidsHealth®.
Living a heart healthy lifestyle is important for kids with coronary anomalies. Find healthy tips for your family here.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-dd706cdb59 class=cmp-text>
Living a heart healthy lifestyle is important for kids with coronary anomalies. Find healthy tips for your family here.
The heart and circulatory system pumps blood carrying oxygen from the heart and lungs to the rest of the body. Find out how it works. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-1fedac5c70 class=cmp-text>
The heart and circulatory system pumps blood carrying oxygen from the heart and lungs to the rest of the body. Find out how it works.Â
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Conditions & Treatments
We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-d511022b00 class=cmp-text>
We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Acquired Heart Disease
Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery (AAOCA)
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA)
Arrhythmia
Congenital Heart Defects
Connective Tissue Disorders
Coronary Artery Fistula
Coronary Artery Stenosis
Down Syndrome
Kawasaki Disease
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Myocardial Bridging
Single Coronary Artery
Skeletal Dysplasia
Williams Syndrome
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Related Specialties & Services
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Advanced Delivery Program
Advanced Life Support
Airway Tracheal Surgery
Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
Cardiac (Heart) Imaging
Cardiac Anesthesiology
Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley
Cardiac Center, Florida
Cardiac Critical Care
Cardiac Exercise Program
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program
Cardiac Neuromuscular Disorders
Cardiac Outcomes
Cardiac Psychology
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness
Cardiac Research
Cardiac Second Opinions
Cardio Oncology
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Genetics
Catheterization/Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Anomalies Program
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction)
Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Program
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Fetal Heart Program
Genetics
Health Care Professional Resources
Heart Center Programs & Services
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program
Heart Transplant Program
Hematology
Inpatient Heart Care
Lymphatics Disease Program
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Meet Our Heart Center Team
Neonatology
Neurology
Newborn Heart Surgery
Nutrition
Orthopedics
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat/ENT) 
Pacemakers Defibrillators Implanted Devices
Pediatric Intensive Care
Preventive Cardiology
Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Pulmonology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Single Ventricle Program
Sleep Medicine
Sports Cardiology
Surgery for Rare Heart-Related Genetic Syndromes
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program
Williams Syndrome Program
Your Child’s Heart Center Visit
Expertise When it Matters Most
Most coronary anomalies are not dangerous, but some can lead to heart attack and sudden death. Our team carefully monitors your child’s condition and knows what to look for. We can start treatment early, for better results.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-93a4e68a14 class=cmp-text>
Most coronary anomalies are not dangerous, but some can lead to heart attack and sudden death. Our team carefully monitors your child’s condition and knows what to look for. We can start treatment early, for better results.
Our <b>cardiac imaging specialists are highly skilled in detecting coronary anomalies in children</b>. 91´óÉñ is part of organizations that help set the standard of care.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-27e1cc18dc class=cmp-text>
Our cardiac imaging specialists are highly skilled in detecting coronary anomalies in children. 91´óÉñ is part of organizations that help set the standard of care.
Your child benefits from a <b>whole team of heart and vascular experts, nurses and advanced practice providers working together</b>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-da1d24dc7e class=cmp-text>
Your child benefits from a whole team of heart and vascular experts, nurses and advanced practice providers working together.
From <b>diagnosis and condition management to complex surgery</b>, we’re here for you.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-92971e7472 class=cmp-text>
From diagnosis and condition management to complex surgery, we’re here for you.
91´óÉñ is involved in cardiac research. <b>We look for answers and new and better ways to detect, treat and prevent heart disease</b> in children. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-651bdf4497 class=cmp-text>
91´óÉñ is involved in cardiac research. We look for answers and new and better ways to detect, treat and prevent heart disease in children.Â
We <b>educate you and your family, so you have all the information you need to make the best care decisions</b> for your child.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-73a6f908b4 class=cmp-text>
We educate you and your family, so you have all the information you need to make the best care decisions for your child.
Expertise When it Matters Most
Most coronary anomalies are not dangerous, but some can lead to heart attack and sudden death. Our team carefully monitors your child’s condition and knows what to look for. We can start treatment early, for better results.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-0beea50797 class=cmp-text>
Most coronary anomalies are not dangerous, but some can lead to heart attack and sudden death. Our team carefully monitors your child’s condition and knows what to look for. We can start treatment early, for better results.
Our <b>cardiac imaging specialists are highly skilled in detecting coronary anomalies in children</b>. We’re part of organizations that help set the standard of care.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-15ce63a5f9 class=cmp-text>
Our cardiac imaging specialists are highly skilled in detecting coronary anomalies in children. We’re part of organizations that help set the standard of care.
Your <b>child benefits from a whole team working together</b>.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-76e3d0bf4a class=cmp-text>
Your child benefits from a whole team working together.
We offer <b>all the care your child may need. From diagnosis and condition management to complex surgery and heart transplants in Delaware</b> we’re here for you.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-83657cbe21 class=cmp-text>
We offer all the care your child may need. From diagnosis and condition management to complex surgery and heart transplants in Delaware we’re here for you.
We're <b>involved in cardiac </b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/delaware-valley-pediatric-cardiac-center/cardiac-research.html\"><b>research</b></a><b>. We look for answers and new and better ways to detect, treat and prevent heart disease</b> in children.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-9b03562098 class=cmp-text>
We're involved in cardiac research. We look for answers and new and better ways to detect, treat and prevent heart disease in children.
We <b>educate you and your family, so you have all the information you need to make the best care decisions</b> for your child.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-9fa26886b5 class=cmp-text>
We educate you and your family, so you have all the information you need to make the best care decisions for your child.
Meet the Team
91´óÉñ coronary anomalies teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now. </p>\r\n"}} id=text-d8e4ca790c class=cmp-text>
91´óÉñ coronary anomalies teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now.Â
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Claude Anthony Beaty Jr., MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery Site Director, Temple Thoracic Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Richard Owen Lorber, MD
Cardiology Medical Director, Fetal Heart ProgramPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE -
Shannon Nees, MD
Cardiology Director, Cardiovascular Genetics Program; Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship; Co-Chair, Scholarly Oversight CommitteePrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video</h2>\r\n"}} id=text-b70695c58a class=cmp-text>
Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video
We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-917c6445f9 class=cmp-text>
We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.