Pediatric Cardiology
The Pediatric Cardiology department is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with heart conditions.
Our team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialized support staff offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management for a wide range of congenital and acquired heart diseases.
We are committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care that supports the health and well-being of our young patients, from infancy through adolescence.
Comprehensive Pediatric Cardiology Services
Our Pediatric Cardiology department offers a full spectrum of services to diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric heart conditions:
• Congenital Heart Disease Management:
Comprehensive care for children with congenital heart defects, including conditions such as atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), tetralogy of Fallot, and transposition of the great arteries.
We offer surgical and non-surgical treatment options tailored to each child’s needs.
• Fetal Cardiology:
Early detection and management of heart defects in unborn babies, providing fetal echocardiography and counseling for expectant parents, and coordinating care from prenatal diagnosis through delivery and postnatal treatment.
• Interventional Cardiology:
Minimally invasive procedures to treat heart conditions, including balloon angioplasty, stent placement, and device closure of septal defects.
Our team uses the latest techniques to minimize recovery time and reduce the need for open-heart surgery.
• Cardiac Electrophysiology:
Diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders in children, such as arrhythmias, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, and long QT syndrome.
We offer advanced treatments, including catheter ablation and pacemaker or defibrillator implantation.
• Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Care:
Specialized care for children with heart failure or cardiomyopathy, including medical management, nutritional support, and heart transplantation when necessary.
• Cardiac Imaging:
Advanced cardiac imaging services, including echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and CT scans, to provide detailed assessments of heart structure and function, guiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Pulmonary Hypertension Management:
Comprehensive care for children with pulmonary hypertension, including medical therapies, monitoring, and coordination with other specialists to manage this complex condition effectively.
• Preventive Cardiology:
Focused care for children at risk of developing heart disease, including those with familial hypercholesterolemia, obesity, or hypertension.
We offer lifestyle counseling, medication management, and regular monitoring to prevent the progression of cardiovascular conditions.
Services and Programs
Personalised, Expert Care
The Pediatric Cardiology department at Emman Medicine offers a variety of specialized services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our young patients:
• Comprehensive Cardiac Testing:
Access to a full range of diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms (EKG), stress testing, Holter monitoring, and tilt-table testing, to assess heart function and diagnose conditions.
• 24/7 Emergency Cardiac Care:
Immediate access to specialized cardiac care for children experiencing heart emergencies, including arrhythmias, heart failure, and congenital heart defects requiring urgent intervention.
• Family-Centered Care:
A commitment to involving families in every aspect of care, ensuring they are informed, supported, and empowered to participate in treatment decisions.
We offer education, counseling, and resources to help families manage their child's condition at home.
• Telehealth and Virtual Consultations:
Convenient access to pediatric cardiology consultations, follow-up visits, and ongoing support through virtual appointments, allowing families to receive expert care from the comfort of their homes.
• Patient Education and Support:
Educational resources and support groups for children and families dealing with heart conditions, providing information, emotional support, and a sense of community.
Specialised Programs and Initiatives
support for children and their families:
• Congenital Heart Disease Surgery Program:
A dedicated program offering surgical correction of congenital heart defects, including complex procedures such as the Fontan operation, arterial switch operation, and Norwood procedure. Our cardiac surgeons work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes.
• Heart Transplantation Program:
A comprehensive program for children with end-stage heart failure, offering heart transplantation as a life-saving treatment option.
We provide pre-transplant evaluation, surgical care, and long-term post-transplant management.
• Inherited Cardiac Conditions Program:
Specialized care for families with inherited cardiac conditions, offering genetic testing, counseling, and tailored treatment plans for conditions such as Marfan syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and familial arrhythmias.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Program:
A program designed to support children recovering from heart surgery or managing chronic heart conditions, offering physical therapy, nutritional counseling, and psychological support to promote overall health and well-being.
• Sports Cardiology Program:
Focused care for young athletes with heart conditions, offering evaluation, risk assessment, and guidance on safe participation in sports and physical activities.
