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General Information 501-364-1100
Arkansas Children's Northwest
General Information 479-725-6800
Pediatric Cardiology Care
Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Cardiology.
As the leading provider of comprehensive cardiovascular care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults in Arkansas, our pediatric specialists combine world-class expertise with state-of-the-art technology to care for our most important patient: your child. The cardiovascular program at Arkansas Children's uses our expertise to set processes for urgent and continuing needs.
Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care
Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Cardiology.
Pediatric Cardiology - Exceptional Care for Children from Any Region
Children throughout the state, region and world are cared for in pediatric cardiology programs at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) in Springdale and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic.
Meet the Team
With a multidisciplinary team approach to care, our specialists work together across all pediatric disciplines for the best care plan for your child. Care is coordinated through diagnosis, imaging, treatment, aftercare and follow-up monitoring. Critically important for children with congenital heart disease, we help transition patients to our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic for long-term success.
Cardiology Service Chief
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Michael Angtuaco, MD
Cardiology
Little Rock, Springdale -
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Brian Reemtsen, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Little Rock -
Lawrence Greiten, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Little Rock
The Arkansas Children's Hospital's Cardiovascular Anesthesia team has the training and experience to focus on the specific needs of patients and manage a range of complex cardiac issues. For patients with heart disease, the pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist has a central role in coordinating team-based surgical care.
The cardiac anesthesiologist:
- monitors physiologic parameters;
- protects vital organ function;
- controls blood coagulation;
- and reduces the inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass.
Each part of the surgical procedure requires specific attention, including poor heart function before transplantation, the monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass, or assisting the patient's heart in separating from cardiopulmonary bypass. The cardiac anesthesiologist has the ability to monitor the patient's overall well-being, thereby helping to create the optimal environment for a successful cardiac repair procedure, or any other type of procedure on a cardiac patient.
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Michael Schmitz, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock, Springdale -
Destiny Chau, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock -
Bryan Watkins, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock
Related Services
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Hospital Services
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
The cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) provides care to infants, children and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease.
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Hospital Services
Cardiology Clinic
The Cardiology Clinic at Arkansas Children's helps diagnose unknown pediatric heart conditions with: holter monitoring, transtelephonic ECG recording, 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiography and exercise stress testing.
-
Hospital Services
Electrophysiology and Pacing Program
The Electrophysiology Program offers specialized care for children who may have heart rhythm problems, such as arrhythmias, or children with pacemakers or other implantable devices.
Patient Stories
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Patient Story
Basketball and an AED: How Arkansas Children’s Saved J.T. Taylor Jr.’s Life
Read this story to find out how the Project ADAM program helped to save J.T.'s life on-and-off the basketball court.
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Patient Story
MacKenzie Maddry The First Pediatric Patient to Go Home on a VAD in Arkansas
Read the story of MacKenzie Maddry, the first pediatric patient to go home on a VAD in Arkansas.
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Patient Story
Two Hearts, One Hospital: Arkansas Children’s Cares for Keller Family
For the Kellers, sharing the mission of Arkansas Children’s is a way to give thanks and spread the message of hope for other families.
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Patient Story
Why Preparation And Physicals Are Important In Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cardiologists at Arkansas Children's provide warning signs to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest among teens.
-
Patient Story
AEDs: Know Where They Are, Know How to Use Them
Learn about how important it is to have AEDs available and ready when they're needed.
Locations
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Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location -
ACH Jonesboro Clinic
ACH Jonesboro Clinic
520 Carson Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-336-2175
View Location
Traveling to Arkansas Children's?
The Regional Care Center helps families traveling from another state or country receive world-class pediatric care before, during and after your stay.
Learn more about the Regional Care CenterBlogs
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Blog
Arkansas Children’s Northwest One of the First in the Nation to Provide Remote Cardiac Imaging
Learn how Arkansas Children's Northwest introduced remote cardiac imaging to make essential services more accessible in rural areas.
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Blog
‘Peace of Mind’: CVICU Provides 24/7 Livestream Access to Families
Learn about Arkansas Children's Hospital becoming the first hospital in the United States to install the AngelEye Iris cameras in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
-
Blog
A Heart for Jonesboro
Cardiologists Sam Lee, M.D., brings advanced pediatric cardiology to Jonesboro, enhancing care at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic since 2019. His team offers vital services, ensuring quality care for young hearts.
-
Blog
Heart Institute Outcomes
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute achieves surgical survival rates and leadership in pediatric heart care have led to national recognition.
-
Blog
From the Heart
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute leads in pediatric heart care with cutting-edge technology and an exceptional surgical survival rate.
-
Blog
Heart Healthy Foods for Kids
Discover how to set your child on the path to a healthy heart with expert tips on nutrition, exercise and sleep from Sam Lee, M.D. Start building a hearty future today!
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Blog
5 Reasons a Fetal Echo is Recommended for Pregnant Women
Congenital heart defects are the most common of all birth defects. In this blog, learn why a fetal echo is important for pregnant women.
Treatments
Jump to
Overview
Treatments
Health at Home
As the leading provider of comprehensive cardiovascular care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults in Arkansas, our pediatric specialists combine world-class expertise with state-of-the-art technology to care for our most important patient: your child. The cardiovascular program at Arkansas Children's uses our expertise to set processes for urgent and continuing needs.
Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care
Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Cardiology.
Pediatric Cardiology - Exceptional Care for Children from Any Region
Children throughout the state, region and world are cared for in pediatric cardiology programs at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) in Springdale and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic.
Meet the Team
With a multidisciplinary team approach to care, our specialists work together across all pediatric disciplines for the best care plan for your child. Care is coordinated through diagnosis, imaging, treatment, aftercare and follow-up monitoring. Critically important for children with congenital heart disease, we help transition patients to our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic for long-term success.
Cardiology Service Chief
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-
Michael Angtuaco, MD
Cardiology
Little Rock, Springdale -
-
Brian Reemtsen, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Little Rock -
Lawrence Greiten, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Little Rock
The Arkansas Children's Hospital's Cardiovascular Anesthesia team has the training and experience to focus on the specific needs of patients and manage a range of complex cardiac issues. For patients with heart disease, the pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist has a central role in coordinating team-based surgical care.
The cardiac anesthesiologist:
- monitors physiologic parameters;
- protects vital organ function;
- controls blood coagulation;
- and reduces the inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass.
Each part of the surgical procedure requires specific attention, including poor heart function before transplantation, the monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass, or assisting the patient's heart in separating from cardiopulmonary bypass. The cardiac anesthesiologist has the ability to monitor the patient's overall well-being, thereby helping to create the optimal environment for a successful cardiac repair procedure, or any other type of procedure on a cardiac patient.
-
Michael Schmitz, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock, Springdale -
Destiny Chau, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock -
Bryan Watkins, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock
Related Services
-
Hospital Services
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
The cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) provides care to infants, children and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease.
-
Hospital Services
Cardiology Clinic
The Cardiology Clinic at Arkansas Children's helps diagnose unknown pediatric heart conditions with: holter monitoring, transtelephonic ECG recording, 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiography and exercise stress testing.
-
Hospital Services
Electrophysiology and Pacing Program
The Electrophysiology Program offers specialized care for children who may have heart rhythm problems, such as arrhythmias, or children with pacemakers or other implantable devices.
Patient Stories
-
Patient Story
Basketball and an AED: How Arkansas Children’s Saved J.T. Taylor Jr.’s Life
Read this story to find out how the Project ADAM program helped to save J.T.'s life on-and-off the basketball court.
-
Patient Story
MacKenzie Maddry The First Pediatric Patient to Go Home on a VAD in Arkansas
Read the story of MacKenzie Maddry, the first pediatric patient to go home on a VAD in Arkansas.
-
Patient Story
Two Hearts, One Hospital: Arkansas Children’s Cares for Keller Family
For the Kellers, sharing the mission of Arkansas Children’s is a way to give thanks and spread the message of hope for other families.
-
Patient Story
Why Preparation And Physicals Are Important In Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cardiologists at Arkansas Children's provide warning signs to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest among teens.
-
Patient Story
AEDs: Know Where They Are, Know How to Use Them
Learn about how important it is to have AEDs available and ready when they're needed.
Locations
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Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location -
ACH Jonesboro Clinic
ACH Jonesboro Clinic
520 Carson Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-336-2175
View Location
Traveling to Arkansas Children's?
The Regional Care Center helps families traveling from another state or country receive world-class pediatric care before, during and after your stay.
Learn more about the Regional Care CenterBlogs
-
Blog
Arkansas Children’s Northwest One of the First in the Nation to Provide Remote Cardiac Imaging
Learn how Arkansas Children's Northwest introduced remote cardiac imaging to make essential services more accessible in rural areas.
-
Blog
‘Peace of Mind’: CVICU Provides 24/7 Livestream Access to Families
Learn about Arkansas Children's Hospital becoming the first hospital in the United States to install the AngelEye Iris cameras in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
-
Blog
A Heart for Jonesboro
Cardiologists Sam Lee, M.D., brings advanced pediatric cardiology to Jonesboro, enhancing care at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic since 2019. His team offers vital services, ensuring quality care for young hearts.
-
Blog
Heart Institute Outcomes
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute achieves surgical survival rates and leadership in pediatric heart care have led to national recognition.
-
Blog
From the Heart
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute leads in pediatric heart care with cutting-edge technology and an exceptional surgical survival rate.
-
Blog
Heart Healthy Foods for Kids
Discover how to set your child on the path to a healthy heart with expert tips on nutrition, exercise and sleep from Sam Lee, M.D. Start building a hearty future today!
-
Blog
5 Reasons a Fetal Echo is Recommended for Pregnant Women
Congenital heart defects are the most common of all birth defects. In this blog, learn why a fetal echo is important for pregnant women.
Health at Home
Jump to
Overview
Treatments
Health at Home
As the leading provider of comprehensive cardiovascular care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults in Arkansas, our pediatric specialists combine world-class expertise with state-of-the-art technology to care for our most important patient: your child. The cardiovascular program at Arkansas Children's uses our expertise to set processes for urgent and continuing needs.
Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care
Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Cardiology.
Pediatric Cardiology - Exceptional Care for Children from Any Region
Children throughout the state, region and world are cared for in pediatric cardiology programs at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) in Springdale and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic.
Meet the Team
With a multidisciplinary team approach to care, our specialists work together across all pediatric disciplines for the best care plan for your child. Care is coordinated through diagnosis, imaging, treatment, aftercare and follow-up monitoring. Critically important for children with congenital heart disease, we help transition patients to our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic for long-term success.
Cardiology Service Chief
-
-
Michael Angtuaco, MD
Cardiology
Little Rock, Springdale -
-
Brian Reemtsen, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Little Rock -
Lawrence Greiten, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Little Rock
The Arkansas Children's Hospital's Cardiovascular Anesthesia team has the training and experience to focus on the specific needs of patients and manage a range of complex cardiac issues. For patients with heart disease, the pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist has a central role in coordinating team-based surgical care.
The cardiac anesthesiologist:
- monitors physiologic parameters;
- protects vital organ function;
- controls blood coagulation;
- and reduces the inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass.
Each part of the surgical procedure requires specific attention, including poor heart function before transplantation, the monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass, or assisting the patient's heart in separating from cardiopulmonary bypass. The cardiac anesthesiologist has the ability to monitor the patient's overall well-being, thereby helping to create the optimal environment for a successful cardiac repair procedure, or any other type of procedure on a cardiac patient.
-
Michael Schmitz, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock, Springdale -
Destiny Chau, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock -
Bryan Watkins, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Little Rock
Related Services
-
Hospital Services
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
The cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) provides care to infants, children and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease.
-
Hospital Services
Cardiology Clinic
The Cardiology Clinic at Arkansas Children's helps diagnose unknown pediatric heart conditions with: holter monitoring, transtelephonic ECG recording, 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiography and exercise stress testing.
-
Hospital Services
Electrophysiology and Pacing Program
The Electrophysiology Program offers specialized care for children who may have heart rhythm problems, such as arrhythmias, or children with pacemakers or other implantable devices.
Patient Stories
-
Patient Story
Basketball and an AED: How Arkansas Children’s Saved J.T. Taylor Jr.’s Life
Read this story to find out how the Project ADAM program helped to save J.T.'s life on-and-off the basketball court.
-
Patient Story
MacKenzie Maddry The First Pediatric Patient to Go Home on a VAD in Arkansas
Read the story of MacKenzie Maddry, the first pediatric patient to go home on a VAD in Arkansas.
-
Patient Story
Two Hearts, One Hospital: Arkansas Children’s Cares for Keller Family
For the Kellers, sharing the mission of Arkansas Children’s is a way to give thanks and spread the message of hope for other families.
-
Patient Story
Why Preparation And Physicals Are Important In Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cardiologists at Arkansas Children's provide warning signs to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest among teens.
-
Patient Story
AEDs: Know Where They Are, Know How to Use Them
Learn about how important it is to have AEDs available and ready when they're needed.
Locations
-
-
Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
View Location -
ACH Jonesboro Clinic
ACH Jonesboro Clinic
520 Carson Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-336-2175
View Location
Traveling to Arkansas Children's?
The Regional Care Center helps families traveling from another state or country receive world-class pediatric care before, during and after your stay.
Learn more about the Regional Care CenterBlogs
-
Blog
Arkansas Children’s Northwest One of the First in the Nation to Provide Remote Cardiac Imaging
Learn how Arkansas Children's Northwest introduced remote cardiac imaging to make essential services more accessible in rural areas.
-
Blog
‘Peace of Mind’: CVICU Provides 24/7 Livestream Access to Families
Learn about Arkansas Children's Hospital becoming the first hospital in the United States to install the AngelEye Iris cameras in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
-
Blog
A Heart for Jonesboro
Cardiologists Sam Lee, M.D., brings advanced pediatric cardiology to Jonesboro, enhancing care at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Jonesboro Clinic since 2019. His team offers vital services, ensuring quality care for young hearts.
-
Blog
Heart Institute Outcomes
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute achieves surgical survival rates and leadership in pediatric heart care have led to national recognition.
-
Blog
From the Heart
Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute leads in pediatric heart care with cutting-edge technology and an exceptional surgical survival rate.
-
Blog
Heart Healthy Foods for Kids
Discover how to set your child on the path to a healthy heart with expert tips on nutrition, exercise and sleep from Sam Lee, M.D. Start building a hearty future today!
-
Blog
5 Reasons a Fetal Echo is Recommended for Pregnant Women
Congenital heart defects are the most common of all birth defects. In this blog, learn why a fetal echo is important for pregnant women.
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