Bila Tserkva
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Pediatric cardiology is a branch of medicine that specializes in the causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular disorders in children of different age groups.
Does your little one get tired quickly while playing, or does the skin around the mouth turn blue during exertion? Does your child complain of dizziness, palpitations, or chest pain? A visit to a pediatric cardiologist can help find the cause of these and many other symptoms and start timely treatment. There is no need to put off the visit to the doctor. Pediatric cardiology is well developed, and CSM Clinic can help you with a comprehensive examination and treatment following evidence-based medicine protocols. Modern pediatric cardiology makes it possible to detect diseases at early stages and treat them successfully in many clinical cases.
Pediatric cardiology is a branch of medicine that specializes in the causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular disorders in children of different age groups.
In recent years, cardiovascular diseases in children have become more common, and specialists recommend not delaying a visit to a pediatric cardiologist, because starting treatment on time largely determines the outcome. This recommendation is especially relevant for children under 1 year, who may have various congenital disorders and developmental abnormalities, for teenagers aged 13-16, whose intensive growth places additional strain on the heart, and for children who play sports intensively and constantly put significant physical load on the cardiovascular system.
A pediatric cardiologist is a certified specialist who diagnoses and treats children and knows all the subtleties of heart and vascular disorders in childhood and adolescence. Cardiology for pediatric disorders has its own specifics. Checkups with a pediatric cardiologist are needed not only when diseases develop but also for prevention.
The first consultation with this specialist takes place at the maternity hospital to detect congenital heart defects or developmental abnormalities. A pediatric cardiologist is one of the first doctors to examine a newborn. After that, routine preventive checkups should be done every year, and for children who play sports, two to three times a year.
Unscheduled consultations may be ordered by a pediatrician if a checkup reveals suspected cardiovascular disorders such as heart murmurs or arrhythmia. A visit to a pediatric cardiologist may also be recommended after an infectious disease that can affect the heart and blood vessels.
A consultation with a pediatric cardiologist should be arranged if the following symptoms appear:
Any signs of heart or vascular dysfunction in children should not be left unattended and require evaluation by a pediatric cardiologist. Only a specialist can determine the cause and recognize a cardiovascular disorder in time. CSM Clinic has created all the conditions for comprehensive diagnostics of children of any age, and, if necessary, after the examination by a pediatric cardiologist, consultations with a neurologist and other relevant specialists can be arranged.
Follow-up with a cardiologist is needed when cardiovascular disorders are identified:
At the pediatric cardiologist's consultation, the patient's complaints, life history, and medical history are carefully reviewed. The doctor examines the child, listens to and percusses the heart, and measures blood pressure and pulse.
Various laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods may be used to assess the state of the cardiovascular system in children:
Consultations with an endocrinologist, neurologist, otolaryngologist, nephrologist, and other specialists may be recommended for the diagnosis of heart conditions in children. If necessary, the examination is supplemented with urine tests, ultrasound, X-ray, EEG, and other methods. Comprehensive functional diagnostics helps identify the cause of the disease and draw up a suitable treatment plan.
CSM Clinic uses an integrated approach to treating heart conditions in children.
Different groups of medications selected according to the child's age may be used to treat the cardiovascular system in children. A pediatric cardiologist may recommend limiting physical activity and avoiding stress and emotional strain. A diet is prescribed if necessary. To improve the effectiveness of the methods used, various physiotherapy procedures may be prescribed: therapeutic exercise, massage, oxygen, hyperbaric oxygenation, and others.
For some disorders, the child needs a consultation with a cardiac surgeon and surgical treatment.
Want to find an experienced doctor and book an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist? Contact CSM Clinic by calling the number on the website or by filling out the online booking or callback form. A close-knit team of qualified specialists will care for your child both during a preventive checkup and during any necessary treatment.
