Paediatric Cardiology
Platina Heart Hospital
PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
The Paediatric Cardiology Department at our hospital is dedicated to diagnosing and treating heart conditions in newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. With expertise in the unique physiology of a child’s heart, our team provides personalized care to ensure healthy heart development and long-term well-being.
How Paediatric Cardiology is Different
- Specialized focus on congenital heart defects present from birth.
- Care tailored to the growing heart, which differs in anatomy and treatment approaches.
- Use of child-friendly diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Expertise in managing heart issues related to genetic conditions and developmental delays.
Screening and Diagnosis
- Echocardiograms and Doppler Studies : Non-invasive imaging for detailed evaluation of the child’s heart.
- Electrocardiograms (ECG) and Holter Monitoring : Tracks heart rhythm abnormalities.
- Pulse Oximetry and Stress Tests : Assesses oxygen levels and heart performance.
Interventional Procedures
- Cardiac Catheterization : Minimally invasive procedures for repairing heart defects.
- Balloon Angioplasty : Opens narrowed blood vessels.
- Device Closure for PDA, ASD and VSD : Repairs holes in the heart without surgery.
Surgical Interventions
- Correction of congenital heart defects Surgery (e.g., Tetralogy of Fallot, septal defects).
- Valve repair and replacement.
Non-Surgical Treatments
- Management of arrhythmias with medications or pacemakers.
- Care for heart failure and cardiomyopathies.
- Pulmonary hypertension management.
Support and Follow-Up Care
- Nutritional counseling for children with heart conditions.
- Psychological and social support for families.
Why Choose Us?
- A multidisciplinary team of expert paediatric cardiologists and surgeons.
- Advanced technology for accurate and child-friendly diagnoses.
- Holistic care focusing on the child’s physical and emotional well-being.
- Proven expertise in treating rare and complex paediatric heart conditions.
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