
Arrhythmia Center
The Pediatric Arrhythmia Center offers state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for children with abnormal heart rhythms. Our specialized team is devoted to caring for kids of all ages, from newborns to teens.
All services are provided in a child-friendly environment that's comfortable for your whole family. In our San Francisco clinic, we treat adults as well as children whose arrhythmia is related to a congenital heart defect, the most common type of birth defect.
Treatments for our young patients range from medications and minimally invasive techniques such as catheter ablation – a method of stopping abnormal electrical signals in the heart that are causing an arrhythmia – to pacemakers and other surgical options.
Since pioneering the use of catheter ablation in the 1980s, UCSF has been a leader in advancing the understanding and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms. Today we successfully treat a variety of rhythm abnormalities in even the most complicated pediatric cases, guided by the combined expertise of our pediatric cardiologists, electrophysiologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, cardiac nurses and support staff.
Our locations (2)
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
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One of the nation’s best in cardiology & heart surgery
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What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
New visitor rules
Patients may have only one visitor at a time and switch visitors twice a day. Thanks!

Your Stay
We offer valuable information to help you plan for your child's upcoming hospital stay. Find out about food services, family accommodations and more.
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Your Child's Care Team
Our doctors, nurses, child life specialists and other providers have special training to care for children. Meet your child's care team.
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Interpreter Services & Communication Assistance
Interpreter services in many languages and TDDs are available for families that need help communicating with care teams. Here's how to access them.
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Feeling at home
From bedside bingo to therapy dogs, we're here to help kids smile and feel more like themselves.
