Pediatric Cardiology
Professional and Reliable Care
Professional and Reliable Care
Pediatric Cardiology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of heart and cardiovascular diseases in children from birth to 18 years of age. Pediatric cardiologists evaluate and treat both congenital and acquired heart conditions.
Reasons to consult a pediatric cardiologist include:
- Detection of a heart murmur
- Easy fatigue or shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Palpitations or heart rhythm disorders
- Bluish discoloration of the lips or fingernails
- Fainting episodes
- Suspicion of a congenital heart defect
The most commonly used diagnostic methods include:
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound)
- Holter ECG (24-hour heart rhythm monitoring)
- Additional imaging studies and laboratory tests when necessary
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