About Pediatric Cardiology
Key Highlights
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Specialized care for children's unique heart anatomy and physiology.Early detection and management of congenital and acquired heart diseases.Utilizes child-friendly, often non-invasive diagnostic techniques.Focuses on long-term heart health and normal growth and development.Multidisciplinary team approach involving surgeons, nurses, and other specialists.Provides guidance for family and patient education on managing heart conditions./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Detection of a heart murmur during a routine check-up.
- Symptoms like poor feeding, rapid breathing, bluish skin (cyanosis), or excessive sweating in infants.
- Chest pain, fainting (syncope), or palpitations in older children.
- Known or suspected congenital heart defects (e.g., holes in the heart, valve problems).
- Family history of hereditary heart conditions or sudden cardiac death.
- Monitoring of known heart conditions like cardiomyopathy or arrhythmias.
- Evaluation before participation in competitive sports.
How to prepare
- Detailed discussion with the pediatric cardiologist about the child's symptoms and medical history.
- Parents may be asked to keep a log of symptoms like feeding patterns or energy levels.
- For specific tests like an echocardiogram, the child might need to be calm or sedated; fasting may be required for sedation.
- Bringing previous medical records, test results, and a list of current medications.
- Explaining the procedure in an age-appropriate way to the child to reduce anxiety.
- Wearing comfortable clothing for the appointment.
Risks & possible complications
- Diagnostic procedures like echocardiograms are generally very low risk and non-invasive.
- For invasive procedures like cardiac catheterization: risk of bleeding, infection, or blood vessel injury at the insertion site.
- Reaction to sedation or contrast dye used in imaging (allergic reaction, kidney stress).
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) triggered during the procedure.
- Very rarely, stroke or heart attack during complex interventions.
- Emotional distress or anxiety for the child and family.
Recovery & hospital stay
- For diagnostic visits, recovery is immediate, and the child can resume normal activities.
- After non-surgical procedures (e.g., catheterization), monitoring for a few hours to a day for bleeding or vital signs.
- Keeping the procedure site clean and dry as instructed.
- Watching for signs of infection: fever, increased redness, or swelling.
- Following activity restrictions, which may include avoiding strenuous play for a short period.
- Attending all scheduled follow-up appointments for ongoing assessment and management.
- Administering any prescribed medications as directed.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days for diagnostics; 3-7+ days for surgeries
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Expected recovery time: 1-2 days for diagnostics; 2-6 weeks for interventions
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pediatric cardiology in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric cardiology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pediatric cardiology. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pediatric cardiology compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 1.5 Thousand – 500 Thousand | 0-1 days for diagnostics; 3-7+ days for surgeries | ~ 1-2 days for diagnostics; 2-6 weeks for interventions | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 5.25 Thousand – 1.75 Million | 0-1 days for diagnostics; 3-7+ days for surgeries | ~ 1-2 days for diagnostics; 2-6 weeks for interventions | Know More |
Pari Williams is a 3-year-old girl...
Pari Williams is a 3-year-old girl from a small town. She was born with a small Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), a hole between the lower chambers of her heart. For her first two years, she was monitored closely as many small VSDs close on their own. However, at her last check-up, her parents, Sarah and Mark, were told Pari's growth had plateaued. She tired easily during play, had frequent respiratory infections, and her pediatrician heard a louder heart murmur. Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Evans recommended a cardiac catheterization to get precise measurements of the hole and the pressure in her heart chambers. The procedure confirmed the VSD was moderate-sized and not closing. Dr. Evans recommended a minimally invasive device closure. During the catheterization procedure, a tiny mesh device was guided through a blood vessel in her groin to her heart to plug the hole. Pari was scared and cried when separated from her parents, but the child life specialist helped with toys and distraction. Post-procedure, she spent one night in the hospital for observation. Within weeks, her energy skyrocketed. She now runs and plays with her older brother without getting short of breath. Her parents' journey was one of constant, low-grade anxiety, watching for every sign. After the successful closure, they felt an immense weight lifted, finally able to see their daughter thrive without the shadow of her heart condition.
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