Pediatric Cardiology

Riley Hospital for Children is the pediatric tertiary care hospital for the state of Indiana. Riley Hospital has full catheterization and non-invasive facilities dedicated exclusively to pediatric use. We have a busy pediatric cardiology service. Approximately 500 cardiac catheterizations (diagnostic, interventional, biopsy, and electrophysiologic), 6,000 echo-Doppler studies, 5,000 EKG tracings are performed annually. Approximately 100-120 out patient visits are handled weekly. Another 20-30 patients are seen weekly at satellite clinics throughout the state. Our Cardio-Vascular surgeons at Riley perform an average of 650 cardiac surgical cases per year. Daily in-patient census and consults average 20-30.

For Consultations or Referrals

IMACS (Indiana Medical Access and Communication System) is a toll-free, direct line that gives you, the healthcare professional, and your office staff prompt access to IU faculty physicians for clinical consultations, patient referrals, patient information, or the latest research protocols. Simply call: (317) 916-3500 or 1-800-622-4989, or you can call the physicians office directly by phone (317) 274-8906 or fax (317) 274-4022.

In addition to connecting you with our clinical specialties, IMACS can connect you to: the Ruth Lilly Medical Library & Research Building; the IUPUI Medical Bookstore; the Clarian LifeLine Helicopter; the Newborn Intensive Care Vans and Continuing Medical Education. IMACS physician resource specialists are trained professionals who will expertly direct your call, even if you are not certain whom to ask for. Clarian Health Partners operates IMACS, and they follow detailed guidelines, established by our medical staff, to help you select the most appropriate person or area.

IMACS specialists will stay with you on the line until your call is complete to ensure you receive the information you need. They can transfer your call to a different area or help you make multiple contacts with just one call.

For routine consultations or referrals, please call IMACS Monday-Friday from 8am until 5:30pm. For emergency consultations or referrals, IMACS operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

[Keywords:Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Surgery, Echocardiograms, Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), cardiology, heart]