Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery at Fudan University Children's Hospital Shanghai | CMCS

China's Premier Center for Congenital Heart Disease in Children

The Heart Center at Fudan University Children's Hospital (FUCH) is one of China's most distinguished and highest-volume centers for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease in children, with a national reputation for excellence in pediatric cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, pediatric electrophysiology, and the management of complex and rare congenital cardiac anomalies. With one of the highest volumes of pediatric cardiac surgery in China, the Heart Center combines outstanding surgical and interventional expertise with a world-class research program and a fully integrated multidisciplinary approach, offering international families access to some of China's most eminent pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.

For international families with a child diagnosed with congenital heart disease — whether seeking surgical repair, catheter-based intervention, a second opinion on a complex cardiac diagnosis, or expert management of a rare congenital cardiac anomaly — FUCH's Heart Center offers an unparalleled combination of expertise, volume, and research leadership. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international families throughout their child's cardiac care journey at FUCH.

About the Heart Center

FUCH's Heart Center is a national key clinical specialty operating dedicated pediatric cardiac surgery wards, a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU), pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratories, an echocardiography laboratory, a pediatric electrophysiology laboratory, a fetal cardiology service, and a comprehensive outpatient pediatric cardiology clinic. The Heart Center performs hundreds of pediatric cardiac operations and catheter-based interventions annually, including complex neonatal and infant cardiac surgery.

The Heart Center's fetal cardiology program is a particular strength — providing prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease by fetal echocardiography and enabling planned delivery and immediate postnatal cardiac intervention or surgery for fetuses with critical CHD. Faculty members publish regularly in leading pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery journals including Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, European Heart Journal, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and Pediatric Cardiology.

Congenital Heart Diseases Treated

Simple & Moderate Congenital Heart Defects

• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) — Transcatheter device closure for muscular and perimembranous VSDs; surgical repair for large or complex VSDs
• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) — Transcatheter Amplatzer device closure for secundum ASDs; surgical repair for sinus venosus and primum ASDs
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) — Transcatheter coil or device closure; video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) ligation; surgical ligation for premature infants
• Pulmonary Stenosis — Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty; surgical valvotomy for dysplastic valves
• Aortic Stenosis — Balloon aortic valvuloplasty; surgical valvotomy; Ross procedure for severe AS in young patients
• Coarctation of the Aorta — Balloon angioplasty and stenting for native and recurrent coarctation; surgical resection and end-to-end anastomosis for neonates and infants
• Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (PAPVC) — Surgical repair

Complex Congenital Heart Defects

• Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) — Complete intracardiac repair; transannular patch vs. valve-sparing repair; pulmonary valve replacement for pulmonary regurgitation after prior repair
• Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) — Arterial switch operation (ASO) in the neonatal period; atrial switch (Mustard/Senning) for late presentations; Rastelli procedure for TGA with VSD and LVOTO
• Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC) — Emergency surgical repair for obstructed TAPVC; elective repair for non-obstructed forms
• Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) — Complete and partial AVSD repair; Down syndrome-associated AVSD
• Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) — Intraventricular tunnel repair; Rastelli procedure; arterial switch with VSD closure
• Truncus Arteriosus — Neonatal repair with RV-PA conduit; conduit replacement as child grows
• Interrupted Aortic Arch — Neonatal single-stage repair with VSD closure
• Pulmonary Atresia with VSD — Unifocalization of MAPCAs; complete repair; staged palliation
• Ebstein Anomaly — Cone reconstruction; tricuspid valve repair or replacement; bidirectional Glenn for severe cases
• Congenitally Corrected TGA (ccTGA) — Double switch operation; anatomic repair

Single Ventricle & Fontan Circulation

• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) — Norwood procedure (Stage 1); bidirectional Glenn (Stage 2); Fontan completion (Stage 3); hybrid approach for high-risk neonates
• Tricuspid Atresia — Staged palliation to Fontan circulation; bidirectional Glenn and total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC)
• Single Ventricle Variants — Staged Fontan palliation; extracardiac conduit Fontan; fenestrated Fontan
• Fontan Complications — Protein-losing enteropathy; plastic bronchitis; Fontan-associated liver disease; cardiac catheterization and intervention for Fontan circuit obstruction

Aortic & Vascular Anomalies

• Vascular Rings & Slings — Double aortic arch; right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian; pulmonary artery sling; surgical division
• Marfan Syndrome & Aortopathy — Aortic root surveillance; prophylactic aortic root replacement; losartan therapy
• Kawasaki Disease Coronary Aneurysms — Anticoagulation; coronary artery bypass grafting for severe stenosis; long-term surveillance

Acquired Heart Disease in Children

• Dilated Cardiomyopathy — Medical management; mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, VAD); cardiac transplantation evaluation
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy — Beta-blockers and disopyramide; mavacamten for obstructive HCM; surgical myectomy; ICD for sudden death prevention
• Myocarditis — IVIG; immunosuppression for autoimmune myocarditis; ECMO for fulminant myocarditis
• Rheumatic Heart Disease — Valve repair and replacement; penicillin prophylaxis
• Infective Endocarditis — Antibiotic therapy; surgical valve repair or replacement
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension — Vasoreactivity testing; sildenafil, bosentan, macitentan, and selexipag; IV epoprostenol for severe PAH; lung transplantation evaluation

Pediatric Electrophysiology

• Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) — Radiofrequency and cryoablation; WPW syndrome ablation
• Ventricular Tachycardia — Catheter ablation; ICD implantation for high-risk patients
• Congenital Long QT Syndrome — Beta-blockers; ICD; left cardiac sympathetic denervation (LCSD)
• Brugada Syndrome — ICD; quinidine; catheter ablation
• Complete Heart Block — Permanent pacemaker implantation; epicardial pacing for infants
• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy — CRT-D for heart failure with dyssynchrony

Fetal Cardiology Program

FUCH's fetal cardiology program is one of the most experienced in China, providing:

• Fetal Echocardiography — Detailed prenatal cardiac anatomy assessment from 18-22 weeks; referral evaluation for suspected CHD on routine obstetric ultrasound
• Prenatal Counseling — Detailed counseling for families with fetal CHD diagnosis; prognosis, surgical options, and postnatal management planning
• Planned Delivery Coordination — Coordination with obstetrics for planned delivery at FUCH for fetuses with critical CHD requiring immediate postnatal intervention
• Fetal Cardiac Intervention — Fetal aortic valvuloplasty and pulmonary valvuloplasty for selected cases of critical AS and PS with evolving hypoplastic ventricle

Interventional Cardiology Program

FUCH's interventional cardiology program offers the full range of catheter-based cardiac interventions for children:

• Transcatheter ASD and VSD closure with Amplatzer and other devices
• Transcatheter PDA closure with coils and Amplatzer Duct Occluder
• Balloon pulmonary and aortic valvuloplasty
• Balloon angioplasty and stenting for coarctation of the aorta and branch pulmonary artery stenosis
• Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (Melody, SAPIEN) for conduit dysfunction
• Fontan circuit catheterization and intervention
• Hybrid procedures combining surgical and catheter-based approaches

Why International Families Choose FUCH Heart Center

• High-Volume Pediatric Cardiac Surgery — One of China's highest-volume pediatric cardiac surgery programs with outcomes benchmarked against international standards
• Complex CHD Expertise — Single ventricle palliation, arterial switch operation, and other complex neonatal and infant cardiac surgery
• Fetal Cardiology Leadership — Prenatal diagnosis, counseling, and fetal cardiac intervention for critical CHD
• Comprehensive Interventional Program — Full range of transcatheter interventions avoiding open surgery for suitable defects
• Pediatric Electrophysiology — Catheter ablation and device therapy for arrhythmias and channelopathies
• Cost-Effectiveness — World-class pediatric cardiac care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries

The CMCS Patient Journey

1. Initial Inquiry — Share your child's cardiac diagnosis, echocardiography reports, cardiac MRI/CT, catheterization data, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
2. Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your child's records for specialist pre-consultation review.
3. Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate pediatric cardiologist or cardiac surgeon based on your child's diagnosis.
4. MDT Submission — Where appropriate, we facilitate pre-arrival case review by FUCH's pediatric cardiac MDT.
5. Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and surgical/intervention slot with minimal waiting time.
6. Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, family accommodation near FUCH, and Shanghai airport transfers.
7. Surgical Admission Support — Full coordination of pre-operative assessment, cardiac catheterization, surgical admission, and PCICU care.
8. Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, cardiac medication guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.

Book a Consultation

If your child has been diagnosed with congenital heart disease or an acquired heart condition and you are seeking expert pediatric cardiac care in Shanghai — whether for surgical repair, catheter-based intervention, a second opinion, or fetal cardiology consultation — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with FUCH's Heart Center team.

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