In-Utero Cardiac Intervention for Complex CHD

For select fetal heart conditions, intervention before birth can significantly improve outcomes. 

Lurie Children’s is among a small number of U.S. centers offering advanced fetal cardiac interventions for complex congenital heart disease. Using real-time ultrasound guidance, our team performs fetal balloon valvuloplasty and Fetal Atrial Septal Intervention (FASI) to relieve obstruction and support cardiac development. 

These procedures may reduce progression to single-ventricle physiology and improve postnatal outcomes. 

Learn more about our Fetal Cardiac Intervention Program

Meet the Fetal Cardiology Team

Lurie Children’s fetal cardiologists are national leaders and serve as faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Our team delivers advanced, collaborative care for children with complex heart conditions.

International patient and destination services

Each year, more than 500 patients travel from out of state and around the world to Lurie Children’s. Our International Patient and Destination Services team supports families and referring physicians by coordinating travel logistics, housing, appointments, and financial guidance. We welcome patients from any location and provide dedicated support from initial inquiry through every step of their visit. 

Fetal Cardiology Education