It is taking early action to prevent an event from taking place. Therefore when we talk about Preventive Pediatric Cardiology we first pretend to identify if there are risks of developing cardiac illness and after that take the actions to prevent them. Learn more...
The normal heart is a strong muscular pump, a little bit larger than a fist. It continuously pumps blood throughout the circulatory system. Learn more...
There are two types of congenital heart disease. Acyanotic: structural heart defects, where there is adequate amount of oxygen in the blood, and the patient looks normal color (pink). Cyanotic: structural heart defects which cause minor amount of oxygen exists in the blood and patients with look purplish coloration (cyanosis). Learn more...
Kawasaki’s disease affects the skin, mouth and lymph nodes. It more frequently affects children under 5 years of age. The cause is unknown, but if symptoms are detected early, children with Kawasaki’s disease may recover fully within just a few days. Learn more...
Congenital heart diseases are the number birth defect. Just in the United States, more than 25,000 babies are born each year with a congenital heart defect. This translates into more than 1 in 115 to 150 births. Learn more...
In dilated cardiomyopathy the myocardium (heart muscle) is weakened and the cavities dilated. The consequence is that the contraction force decreases, and therefore the amount of blood ejected in each heart beat. Is also known as Congestive cardiomyopathy. Learn more...
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that involves puncturing an artery or vein, usually located in the groin, so that a small, long, flexible tube (catheter) can be guided into the heart and major vessels around the heart. Learn more...
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare progressive disease caused by narrowing or tightening (constriction) of the pulmonary arteries, which connect the right side of the heart to the lungs. The pulmonary arterial pressure rises when the arteries and capillaries of the lungs constrict, are blocked or destroyed, making it difficult for blood flow through the lungs. Learn more...
The doctor recommends implanting a pacemaker in your child when his heart does not beat like it should and cannot pump enough blood to supply the necessary energy to his body. Learn more...
Frequently asked questions about pediatric cardiology and other topics of interest. Learn more...
Glossary of medical terms related to cardiology and cardiovascular diseases. Learn more...
