- Specialised Departments
- Paediatric Cardiology
Paediatric Cardiology |
What is paediatric cardiology?
Paediatric cardiology is the diagnosis and treatment of children with heart conditions before they are born, during childhood and into adulthood.
Anomalous Coronary Arteries/Fistulas |
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Aortic Stenosis/ Bicuspid Aortic Valve |
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Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) |
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D-Transposition of the Great Arteries |
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome |
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) |
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Pulmonary Stenosis |
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Tricuspid Atresia |
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Vascular Ring/Sling |
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Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return |
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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) |
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Coarctation of the Aorta/Interrupted Aortic Arch |
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Ebstein’s Anomaly |
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L-Transposition of the Great Arteries |
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Pulmonary Atresia |
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Tetralogy of Fallot |
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Trunks Arteriosus |
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) |
Dilated Cardiomyopathy |
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Endocarditis |
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy |
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Kawasaki Disease |
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Myocarditis |
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Pericarditis |
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Rheumatic Fever |
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Bring along all medical information, including your medical aid details and card, x-rays, scans, reports, current medication details etc.
The paediatric cardiologist will ask questions to confirm your child’s medical history, perform a detailed physical examination and review test results to arrive at a diagnosis. Based on their initial evaluation, further testing may be recommended.
Additional testing may include an echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound examination of the heart to evaluate heart anatomy and size, valve function and heart muscle function. This test is generally able to be performed the same day. If necessary, exercise treadmill tests and more complex imaging studies (CT and/or MRI) will likely will be scheduled on another day.
For evaluation of possible heart rhythm issues a 24-hour monitor (Holter monitor) or event monitor may be provided for use at home.