Pediatric Cardiology

The Pediatric Cardiology Department at Kyungpook National University Children’s Hospital plays a central role in the treatment of congenital heart diseases in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions, offering specialized diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of heart conditions from fetuses to children and adolescents.

Key Areas of Care

• Congenital and Acquired Heart Disease:

• Congenital Heart Disease: Early diagnosis and precise treatment of various heart defects.

• Acquired Heart Disease: Systematic management of acquired heart diseases occurring in children and adolescents.

• Arrhythmia and Pulmonary Hypertension:

• Specialized care for arrhythmia and pulmonary hypertension in children and adolescents, using the latest treatment techniques.

• Fetal and Adult Congenital Heart Clinics:

• Fetal Heart Clinic: Early detection of fetal heart abnormalities and the establishment of a systematic treatment plan before birth.

• Adult Congenital Heart Clinic: Ongoing management and treatment for patients who were treated as children and continue to need care into adulthood.

State-of-the-Art Diagnostic and Treatment Equipment

The Pediatric Cardiology Department uses the latest medical equipment for fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment:

• Latest Echocardiogram Machines: Detailed evaluation of heart structure and function in fetuses, children, and adolescents.

• 12-Lead Electrocardiogram and 24-Hour Holter Monitoring: Diagnosis of arrhythmia and cardiac rhythm abnormalities.

• Exercise Stress Tests: Precision evaluation of cardiovascular status.

• Cardiac CT and MRI: High-resolution imaging for detailed analysis of the heart and surrounding structures.

Heart Disease Treatment

The department provides specialized treatment for various heart conditions, including catheterization and non-surgical interventions:

• Non-surgical interventions such as atrial septal defect closure, patent ductus arteriosus closure, and balloon dilation.

• Electrophysiological catheter ablation for various arrhythmic disorders.

Kyungpook National University Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Cardiology Department strives to ensure that heart disease patients regain their health and live better lives through accurate diagnosis and reliable treatment. The department is committed to improving the quality of life for both child and adolescent patients and their families, continually working towards sustainable heart health management.

Doctors

Kim Yeo Hyang

Specialties: fetal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult congenital heart disease, pediatric arrhythmias, critical care, critical pediatric home care, and palliative care

<Chilgok Hospital Clinic>

•Echocardiography is available on the same day as the clinic visit

•Monday (All day): Home care services for medically complex children

•Tuesday (Morning): Echocardiography

•Thursday (Afternoon): Cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures

▲ Children's Hospital: AM Tuesday, Thursday PM Friday

Kwon Jung Eun

Specialties: Pediatric congenital heart disease, pediatric heart failure, pediatric cardiomyopathy and pediatric heart transplantation, critical care

•Echocardiography is available on the same day as the clinic visit.

▲ Children's Hospital: PM Monday, AM Wednesday

Lim Young Tae

Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology

<Samdeok Main Clinic>

•Monday (Morning/Afternoon): Echocardiography (by appointment only)

● Kyungpook National University Hospital: AM/PM Friday

▲ Children's Hospital: PM Wednesday , Thursday