Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

From the moment your child arrives in the CVICU, our experts are there to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. As the largest pediatric cardiac care center in Arizona, we regularly encounter a wide range of complex cases, giving us the experience to handle even the most rare conditions.

Our CVICU team is made up of dedicated pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiac intensivists, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiac nurses, pediatric cardiac nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, child life specialists and social workers. Our team has specialized expertise and is committed to providing unparalleled care to heart patients, from admission through discharge.

Our CVICU Features

The CVICU at Phoenix Children’s combines a highly experienced team, state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to research and continuous improvement to achieve the best possible results.

  • 48 private rooms designed with patients and families in mind
  • Advanced support capabilities like extracorporeal support devices
  • Centralized telemetry and imaging stations
  • Family waiting room and lounge
  • Access to support services such as child life specialists and social workers