The Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Center at Al Khalidi Hospital & Medical Center is recognized as a leading referral facility in Jordan and the region. The center delivers specialized medical and surgical care for the diagnosis, catheter intervention, and surgical treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases in infants, children, and adolescents, supervised by consultant pediatric cardiologists and pediatric cardiac surgeons.
Since 2007, Al Khalidi Hospital has successfully conducted more than 45 local and international humanitarian surgical missions to treat congenital heart defects in collaboration with world-renowned medical teams, reflecting decades of clinical excellence, surgical precision, and unwavering dedication to advanced pediatric cardiac care.
Conditions Managed by Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery Specialists
Our specialized clinical scope encompasses comprehensive diagnosis and advanced management of:
- Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs): Complex structural anomalies in newborns and children.
- Septal Defects: Atrial Septal Defects (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA).
- Valvular Heart Diseases: Congenital aortic, mitral, pulmonary, and tricuspid valve stenosis or regurgitation.
- Pediatric Cardiac Arrhythmias: Heart rhythm disturbances and conduction disorders.
- Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy: Myocardial weakness and complex ventricular dysfunction in pediatric patients.
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Specialized hemodynamic assessment and tailored therapeutic management.
- Acquired Pediatric Heart Conditions: Rheumatic heart disease, Kawasaki disease, and viral myocarditis.
- Surgical & Interventional Indications: Conditions requiring corrective open-heart surgery or transcatheter interventions.
Clinical Services & Interventional Procedures
- Comprehensive pediatric cardiac evaluation and non-invasive diagnostic workups.
- High-resolution Pediatric Electrocardiography (ECG) and Holter monitoring.
- Advanced Pediatric Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography (Echocardiogram).
- Diagnostic and interventional pediatric cardiac catheterization (device closure of holes, balloon valvuloplasty, and stenting).
- Pediatric open-heart surgery for complex congenital anomalies (e.g., Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries).
- Surgical repair and reconstruction of complex congenital heart malformations.
- Integrated pre- and post-operative critical care monitoring in a dedicated Level III Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Why Choose Pediatric Cardiac Care at Al Khalidi Hospital?
- Over 18 years of clinical heritage with more than 45 successful international and local pediatric cardiac surgical missions conducted since 2007.
- Multidisciplinary synergy among consultant pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthetists, and specialized PICU intensivists.
- State-of-the-art hybrid catheterization laboratories and advanced cardiac operating rooms.
- Comprehensive longitudinal follow-up protocols from fetal life through childhood and transition to adulthood.
Dr. Khaled Salaymeh Discussing the 34th Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery Mission
Prof. Ziyad Hijazi in collaboration with Dr. Khaled Salaymeh
“A 14-year-old patient who suffered from severe aortic coarctation and complex vascular aneurysm”
Dr. Yousef Zureikat
“A 7-month-old infant presenting with severe Tetralogy of Fallot successfully treated surgically”
Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery FAQs
What are the most common symptoms indicating a pediatric heart issue?
Common red flag signs include cyanosis (bluish skin/lips), rapid or labored breathing during feeding, failure to gain weight, excessive sweating, and extreme fatigue during normal play compared to peers.
Can congenital heart defects be closed without open-heart surgery?
Yes, our center specializes in minimally invasive interventional cardiac catheterization, allowing non-surgical closure of atrial and ventricular septal defects (ASD/VSD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with exceptional safety profiles.
How does the hospital’s surgical mission track record since 2007 enhance patient safety?
Having executed over 45 surgical missions in partnership with leading global organizations demonstrates unparalleled surgical expertise, high-volume case mastery, and dedicated readiness to manage the most complex congenital cardiac anomalies.
What diagnostic tests evaluate a child’s heart health?
Our specialists utilize non-invasive precision diagnostics, including pediatric Doppler echocardiography (Echo), 12-lead pediatric ECG, multi-slice cardiac CT scans, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization.
What post-operative intensive care is provided following pediatric heart surgery?
Children receive dedicated 1-on-1 critical care in our specialized Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), monitored 24/7 by certified pediatric intensivists and cardiac nurses to ensure hemodynamic stability and accelerated recovery.
How can I book an appointment or consultation?