Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric cardiology focuses on diagnosing and treating heart diseases in children, from prenatal stages through adolescence. Dr. S.A. Merchant's Save Heart Failure initiative offers comprehensive cardiac care, leveraging advanced diagnostic tools such as fetal echocardiography, 3D echocardiography, and cardiac MRI. With a multidisciplinary team including pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and intensivists, we provide specialized management for congenital and acquired heart diseases. Our goal is to ensure every child receives personalized care, promoting healthier and more active lives.
Common Pediatric Heart Conditions
Congenital Heart Defects
Conditions like ventricular septal defects (VSD), atrial septal defects (ASD), and tetralogy of Fallot are diagnosed and treated using minimally invasive procedures or corrective surgeries. Our pediatric cardiologist employs advanced imaging for early detection and intervention, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Secondary Heart Conditions
Diseases such as Kawasaki disease and rheumatic fever can lead to valve damage or myocarditis. We offer targeted therapies, including immunoglobulin treatment and valve repair, to prevent long-term complications.
Arrhythmias in Children
Children with irregular heart rhythms undergo continuous monitoring using Holter devices and electrophysiological studies. Catheter ablation procedures are available for managing severe arrhythmias, restoring normal heart rhythm.
Treatment and Management
From pharmacological therapy to minimally invasive interventions like PDA closure and ASD device closure, we provide comprehensive care. Complex congenital conditions may require open-heart surgery, performed by our experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons.
Our team provides personalized guidance on balanced nutrition, safe physical activities, and stress management. Preventive care measures include vaccination management for children at risk of infective endocarditis.
Children with heart conditions receive continuous follow-ups, including regular echocardiograms, ECGs, and exercise stress tests. Our specialized pediatric cardiac team ensures early detection of complications and prompt adjustments to treatment plans.
Expert Pediatric Cardiac Care
Dr. S.A. Merchant offers compassionate and specialized cardiac care tailored to the unique needs of children. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide access to cutting-edge technologies, including hybrid operating rooms and ECMO support for critically ill children. With a commitment to family-centered care, we ensure parents receive counseling and support throughout their child’s treatment journey. Trust Dr. Merchant for expert pediatric cardiac care that prioritizes your child's heart health and long-term well-being.
Book An Appointmentfrequently asked questions
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A pediatric cardiologist treats congenital heart defects, pediatric arrhythmias, and other cardiac conditions in infants and children. A general cardiologist manages adult heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart attacks, and typically doesn't treat children’s heart problems or perform fetal echocardiography.
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To diagnose heart failure, doctors use echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (ECG), chest X-rays, blood tests, and sometimes cardiac MRI or a stress test. These tools assess heart function, detect pediatric heart failure, and help identify cardiomyopathy, valve issues, or structural heart defects that may contribute to poor cardiac output.
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A heart defect in children is a congenital heart disease present at birth. It includes conditions like atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and Tetralogy of Fallot. These structural abnormalities affect normal blood flow, often requiring diagnosis by a pediatric cardiologist using echocardiography or cardiac catheterization.