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Jake kleinmahon

Jake Kleinmahon, MD

Pediatric Cardiology

Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Transplantation Medicine, Pulmonary Hypertension Care, Pediatrics

Dr. Jake Kleinmahon joined the faculty at Ochsner Hospital for Children in 2018. He is medical director of Ochsner’s pediatric heart transplant, heart failure and ventricular assist device programs. He also has advanced training in taking care of infants and children with pulmonary hypertension and runs a clinic dedicated to taking care of patients with pulmonary hypertension.

Dr. Kleinmahon trained in pediatrics at Tulane University Hospital and Ochsner Hospital for Children before completing fellowships in pediatric cardiology and pediatric heart transplant and heart failure at Children’s Hospital Colorado. While in Colorado, he was awarded the Colorado Chapter of the Pediatric Congenital Heart Association's Doctor of the Year award in 2017. He was also elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as a resident.

Dr. Kleinmahon is active in the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and has been asked to present multiple times at their annual conference. He is also active within the pediatric heart transplant study society. He is the principal investigator of the Pediatric Heart Transplant Study and Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network at Ochsner. His interests include taking care of children with heart transplants and pulmonary hypertension.

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Child on Bicycle
Conditions & Treatment
May 4, 2022

Are Heart Murmurs in Children Dangerous?

Many murmurs are picked up on routine medical exams such as annual or sports physicals. In most cases, a pediatric cardiologist can listen to a child’s heart and determine if a murmur is an innocent murmur of childhood or deserves further workup.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD
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Conditions & Treatment
Feb 1, 2022

Chest Pain in Kids: Is It Cardiac?

Both adults and children can have chest pain. But it’s important to remember that kids are not just small adults, and the causes of chest pain are much different.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD
What is Congenital Heart Disease THUMB
Conditions & Treatment
Feb 1, 2022

What is Congenital Heart Disease?

From small holes in the heart to abnormalities in blood circulation, congenital heart disease (CHD) covers a wide array of conditions. Ochsner's pediatric cardiologists explain more about caring for children with CHD.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD and Thomas W. Young, MD
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Conditions & Treatment
Dec 13, 2021

Ventricular Assist Device: The Berlin Heart

The Berlin Heart ventricular assist device is a mechanical cardiac support system for critically ill pediatric patients suffering from severe heart failure.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD
Doctor checking teen girls heart
Conditions & Treatment
Jun 16, 2021

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Causing Heart Inflammation in Children?

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is looking into reported cases of a heart condition called myocarditis in patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD and Sandra A. Kemmerly, MD
Lgbtq friends
Health Trends
Mar 8, 2021

How to Support LGBTQ+ Friends

If you are not a member of the LGBTQ+ community, but have friends who are, it can be tough to figure out how to be a great ally to your loved one.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD
Kid with Bear and Mask
Conditions & Treatment
Jan 21, 2021

COVID-19 Complications: Are Children at Higher Risk?

Recently, a possible link has been reported between COVID-19 and a serious inflammatory response. Children with this have been reported in multiple states.
By Jessica Mouledoux, MD and Jake Kleinmahon, MD and Anna Suessman, DO
LGBTQ Services
Prevention & Wellness
Oct 22, 2020

Choosing an LGBTQ+ Experienced Provider

Choosing a physician can be a daunting challenge, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. We made it easier by recognizing LGBTQ+ experienced providers.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD
Tennis Player
Food & Fitness
Sep 10, 2020

Returning to Sports After COVID-19: Impacts on the Heart

We all know that physical activity increases your heart rate, but increasing your heart rate too high after COVID-19 can put a detrimental strain on your heart.
By Jake Kleinmahon, MD and David Leslie, DO
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