What is Pediatric Cardiology?

Pediatric Cardiology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. It deals with congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, murmurs, and other heart diseases in children.

Which conditions are treated by a Pediatric Cardiologist?

A Pediatric Cardiologist treats conditions such as congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, heart murmurs, cardiomyopathies, rheumatic heart disease, Kawasaki disease, myocarditis, pericarditis, pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure and cholesterol in children, fainting, chest pain, heart valve disorders, and heart infections.

What is the difference between a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon?

A Pediatric Cardiologist diagnoses and manages heart problems in children using medications, lifestyle changes, and non-surgical procedures, while a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon performs surgeries to correct complex heart defects and conditions.

When should a child see a Pediatric Cardiologist?

A child should see a Pediatric Cardiologist if they have symptoms such as persistent chest pain, fainting, irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulties, poor growth, or if a heart murmur or congenital defect is detected during routine checkups.

What tests are done in Pediatric Cardiology?

Common tests in Pediatric Cardiology include echocardiogram (ECHO), electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitoring, stress testing, cardiac MRI, and diagnostic imaging designed specifically for children.

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