Pediatrics CertifiedKristen Sheppard, CNP

General information:
501-364-1100

Pediatrics appointments: 501-364-1202
Specialty care appointments: 501-364-4000

Kristen Sheppard practices Cardiology at

Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-364-1100
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Education

Graduate School

UAMS - 2014
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2010

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Hospital Services

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

The cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) provides care to infants, children and adolescents with congenital or acquired heart disease.

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Cardiology Clinic

The Cardiology Clinic at Arkansas Children's helps diagnose unknown pediatric heart conditions with: holter monitoring, transtelephonic ECG recording, 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiography and exercise stress testing.

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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Adult CHD)

The Arkansas Children's Adult Congenital Heart Disease program provides assists in the transition of patients from pediatric CHD programs to ensure there is no lapse in care.

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Tissue Typing Laboratory

The HLA (Tissue Typing) laboratory supports the clinical solid organ transplantation programs for the state of Arkansas.

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ECMO Program (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) program includes Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation(ECMO) to provide life-saving support for critically ill children.

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Fetal Heart Center

Fetal conditions, including cardiac arrhythmias, fetal hydrops, abnormal karyotype and other abnormalities, may warrant a fetal echocardiogram test at Arkansas Children's.

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Project ADAM

Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam's Memory) is a national, non-profit organization committed to saving lives through advocacy, education, preparedness and collaboration to prevent sudden cardiac death.

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Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)

To prevent prevent heart and organ failure, the Heart Institute may determine the child needs a specialized heart pump, or ventricular assist device (VAD).

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Cardiac Neurodevelopment Program (CNP)

The cardiology clinic at Arkansas Children's helps diagnose unknown pediatric heart conditions with: holter monitoring, transtelephonic ECG recording, 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiography and exercise stress testing.

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Heart Failure/Cardiomyopathy Program

The heart failure/cardiomyopathy program provides diagnosis, management and prognosis for a variety of conditions from failed palliation of congenital heart disease to restrictive cardiomyopathy.

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Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab)

Interventional cardiologists diagnose and treat pediatric heart conditions in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Service

Cardiothoracic Surgery services a full spectrum of pediatric heart surgeries, including complete repairs, palliative surgeries and heart transplantation.

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Heart Transplantation Program

The heart transplant program offers multiple bridge-to-transplant options such as Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Ventricular Assist Devices to extend wait times for eligible patients.

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Heart Station

The Heart Station offers state-of-the-art noninvasive cardiac diagnostic studies. Our cardiac evaluation includes cardiac rhythm assessment, echocardiography, and cardiac stress testing.

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Electrophysiology and Pacing Program

The Electrophysiology Program offers specialized care for children who may have heart rhythm problems, such as arrhythmias, or children with pacemakers or other implantable devices.

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Pediatric Cardiology Care

Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute specialists provide expert diagnosis and treatment of acquired and congenital heart diseases.

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Arkansas Children’s Northwest One of the First in the Nation to Provide Remote Cardiac Imaging

Learn how Arkansas Children's Northwest introduced remote cardiac imaging to make essential services more accessible in rural areas.

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‘Peace of Mind’: CVICU Provides 24/7 Livestream Access to Families

Learn about Arkansas Children's Hospital becoming the first hospital in the United States to install the AngelEye Iris cameras in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

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A Heart for Jonesboro

Cardiologists Sam Lee, M.D., brings advanced pediatric cardiology to Jonesboro, enhancing care at the Arkansas Children's Hospital Jonesboro Clinic since 2019. His team offers vital services, ensuring quality care for young hearts.

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Discover how Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute achieves surgical survival rates and leadership in pediatric heart care have led to national recognition.

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From the Heart

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Heart Healthy Foods for Kids

Discover how to set your child on the path to a healthy heart with expert tips on nutrition, exercise and sleep from Sam Lee, M.D. Start building a hearty future today!

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5 Reasons a Fetal Echo is Recommended for Pregnant Women

Congenital heart defects are the most common of all birth defects. In this blog, learn why a fetal echo is important for pregnant women.

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