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Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

Expert Care for PAPVR and Rare Heart Defects

Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) is a congenital heart defect, which means it’s present at birth. It happens when one or more of a baby’s veins are attached to the wrong part of the heart or another blood vessel. Although PAPVR is “partial” and not as critical as total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR), early diagnosis and treatment is critical. If your baby has PAPVR, our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric .

cardiologists and heart surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including the heart and lungs) are here to answer your questions, ease your concerns and provide the latest treatment options. Our Nemours Cardiac Center teams offer patient families research-backed care, delivered in a family-focused setting

Services We Offer for Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

The expert teams in our Nemours Cardiac Center locations offer a full range of pediatric heart care for PAPVR. Services vary by specialist and location, but may include:

Cardiac Catheterization. A procedure used to diagnose or treat cardiac problems by inserting a thin plastic, flexible tube (called a “catheter”) into an artery or vein, and threading it through the bloodstream into the heart and its large blood vessels.
Cardiac Diagnostics and Kid-Friendly Imaging. State-of-the-art, noninvasive and minimally invasive tests for kids of all ages, including babies still in the womb.
Cardiology. Your child’s cardiologist will help with medications and monitoring, as well as long-term treatment plans and preventive care.
Cardiovascular Genetics Counseling. For conditions that are caused, at least in part, by changes in genes.
ECMO. Also known as extracorporeal life support or “ECLS,” this treats serious problems or assists during procedures, using the technology to give hearts and lungs a chance to rest and heal.
Fetal Diagnostics. Early detection in our perinatology and fetal medicine centers help us diagnose some congenital heart defects and make a treatment plan for when your baby’s born.
Heart Surgery. We offer advanced procedures for congenital heart disease performed by board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeons.

Why Choose Us for Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

World-class heart care requires the compassion to understand your family's journey, and the expertise to heal even the most complex conditions. Our cardiac surgeons treat a vast array of heart defects in infants, children and teens, using the most innovative, up-to-date approaches. Our specialty is the early detection and repair of heart problems. Our heart care specialists have been recognized for their commitment to delivering top-notch, compassionate care to children with congenital heart disease. We work closely with your family to help your child live their life to the fullest.

Regional Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Highlights

Services, programs, facilities and care teams differ at each location. Call for details.

Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia

Ranked in best children's hospitals for cardiac care.

We offer PAPVR care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select Nemours Children's Health locations.

The Nemours Cardiac Center located at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News and World Report.

Central Florida

We offer PAPVR care at Nemours Children’s Hospital (Orlando) and select Nemours Children’s Specialty Care locations.

Our renowned pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery team at the Nemours Cardiac Center in Central Florida offers inpatient, critical and surgical care at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando — including dedicated cardiac anesthesiologists and state-of-the-art cardiac intensive care unit (CICU).

Northwest Florida

We offer PAPVR care at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate, West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient and follow-up appointments also available at select Nemours Children’s Specialty Care locations.

Our Nemours Cardiac Center in Pensacola is home to one of the few accredited pediatric transthoracic and fetal echocardiography labs in Florida and, if needed, can facilitate the transfer of extremely ill children between our Nemours Cardiac Center locations (e.g., to Nemours Children’s Hospital).