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The Paediatric Cardiology Unit at Venkateshwar Hospital specializes in diagnosing and managing congenital and acquired heart disease in infants, children, and adolescents. Our paediatric cardiology unit is equipped with cutting-edge technology and functions with the objective to offer wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

The team of experts at Venkateshwar Hospital’s paediatric cardiology unit is comprised of paediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists, intensivists, nurse specialists, therapists, dieticians, and other healthcare professionals. The symphony of all the experts ensures compassionate multidisciplinary care for infants.

Paediatric Cardiology

Through close collaboration within the specialties, they conduct thorough preoperative evaluations for patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions. We are facilitated with the latest devices and leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat paediatric heart conditions. Furthermore, our paediatric cardiology specialty formulates individualized treatment plans for each child to promote proper heart function. Committed to delivering advanced paediatric cardiology care, we extend our services nationally and internationally, ensuring that children's needs are met with excellence and compassion.

With state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, we offer accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs. This ensures that your child receives the highest standard of care in a child-friendly environment.

From before birth to adulthood, we are geared to provide top-rated Pediatric Cardiac Care and support to your child’s medical, physical and emotional needs.

Department of Pediatric Cardiology is a state-of-the-art program that meets international standards to provide an exceptional care to newborns, infants, children with heart conditions and also provides care to adults that have lived with a heart disease since birth.

The department caters to extensive echocardiographic work related to children and focuses on early detection of various cardiac disorders in unborn babies using Foetal Echocardiography techniques. The team specializes in managing cardiac diseases at the time of birth along with other congenital defects and acquired heart defects some of which are mentioned as under:

  • Cardiac Valve Disorders eg. Pulmonary Stenosis, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation etc.
  • Atrial or Ventricular Septal Defects
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Blue Baby Syndrome which is caused by Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Transposition of great arteries
  • Congenital cardiac defects which might have some life-long effects on the health of the child:
    • Rheumatic Heart Disease
    • Kawasaki Disease
    • Hypertension
    • Arrythmias
    • Coarctation of Aorta
    • Foetal Arrhythmia

Doctors have expertise in treating cardiac diseases with cardiac Catheterization procedures and thus provide a scarless treatment and save from cardiac surgery eg.

  • Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty
  • ⁠Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty
  • ⁠ Atrial Septal Defect Device (ASD) Closure
  • ⁠Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Device Closure
  • ⁠Cath Study
  • Coiling
  • ⁠Balloon Atrial Septostomy etc.

We can diagnose any cardiac disease like structural cardiac disease, heart block, arrhythmia etc in antenatal period by Foetal Echocardiography and then manage well.

We ensure compassionate care and safety of our patients.

We provide cardiac surgery in children who need cardiac surgery , some of which are as follows,

  • Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
  • VSD Closure
  • ASD Closure
  • Valve Replacement
  • Valve Repair
  • AV Canal Repair
  • Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair
  • ALCAPA Repair etc.

We manage child with heart failure, arrhythmia etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Paediatric Cardiology?

Paediatric Cardiology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. It includes the treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases. Paediatric Cardiology also includes the antenatal detection of heart diseases in the foetus through fetal echocardiography.

What heart conditions are treated in children?

Common conditions treated include congenital heart defects, heart murmurs, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and other childhood heart diseases.

What symptoms may indicate a heart problem in children?

Symptoms may include rapid breathing, poor weight gain, chest pain, fatigue, bluish skin, dizziness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat.

When should I take my child to a paediatric cardiologist?

You should consult a paediatric cardiologist if your child experiences breathing difficulties, frequent tiredness, chest discomfort, or if a doctor detects a heart murmur during examination.

What diagnostic tests are available for children with heart conditions?

Diagnostic procedures may include ECG, echocardiography, cardiac imaging, fetal echocardiography, and other specialized heart evaluations.

Does Venkateshwar Hospital offer advanced paediatric cardiology treatment?

Yes, the hospital provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with heart conditions using modern medical technology.

Are congenital heart defects treatable?

Yes, many congenital heart defects can be effectively managed or corrected with medication, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery depending on the severity of the condition.

Can newborn babies receive heart treatment at Venkateshwar Hospital?

Yes, the hospital provides specialized care for newborns and infants with heart conditions through its paediatric and neonatal care departments.

How can I book an appointment for paediatric cardiology consultation?

Appointments can be booked through the hospital’s official website, helpline number, or by visiting the hospital directly.

Why is early diagnosis important in paediatric cardiology?

Early diagnosis helps doctors start treatment at the right time, improve heart function, and reduce the risk of complications in children.

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