Department of Paediatric Cardiology
Advanced Heart Care for Children by a Paediatric Cardiologist
Child heart specialists play a great role in supporting trusted cardiac care for children across the city, country and the region. The multidisciplinary tertiary care team at the department of Paediatric Cardiology provides all major Paediatric cardiac services under one roof. This involves Paediatric Cardiologists, Fetal Cardiologists, Paediatric Cardiac Intensivist and Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetists.
Role of Paediatric Cardiologist in Treating Congenital Heart Diseases in Children
Since children with heart diseases is a very vulnerable group, the best child heart specialist in Karachi at LNH treats several complications of untreated heart disease. They involve pneumonia, infective endocarditis, pulmonary hypertension, stroke, etc. With early diagnosis and expert consultation, these conditions can be prevented, improving the quality of patient care.
Importance of Treating Congenital Heart Disease in Children
Approximately 60,000 children are born with congenital heart diseases in Pakistan each year, out of which 5% of these newborns are presented as life-threatening cardiac emergencies (Source: LNJPC ). At LNH, the heart health expert provides treatment to children with congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases in a highly specialized subspecialty.
Importance of Seeing an Expert Paediatric Cardiologist
Newborns and children with cardiac conditions have a high chance of struggling with these signs. It is advisable to get your child checked by an expert to avoid any consequences.
Warning signs of a heart problem in a child
- Short breathing or fast breathing during play.
- Passing out or feeling extremely dizzy, especially during physical activity.
- Experiencing tightness in the chest during or after exercise.
- The feeling of the heart skipping a beat, racing, or thumping.
- Visible swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, or stomach.
Warning Signs of Heart Diseases in Infants
- Difficulty feeding, such as falling asleep mid-feed or taking a very long time to finish a bottle.
- Baby is sweating on the forehead, especially while feeding, or during sleep.
- The baby is unable to gain weight despite regular feeding.
- Cyanosis, a condition causing a bluish or pale grey tint to the lips, tongue, or fingernails.
- Fast, laboured breathing or gasping for air even when resting.
Frequently Asked Questions
An untreated heart disease carries a high mortality in infancy and early childhood. Early diagnosis by a paediatric cardiologist is critical. With expert care and advanced treatment, life expectancy can increase from 35 years in complex cases to nearly 70 years in common congenital heart diseases.
The success rate of congenital heart disease treatment ranges from 70–85% in neonates and 85–98% in older children. Outcomes depend on the type of disease, age at surgery, and presence of complications.
The cause is generally not easily identifiable in an individual case. However, there are multiple factors included, which may be a genetic predisposition and an environmental insult (like viral infection, drugs, Diabetes, etc.), that may be responsible for the problem.
The heart doctors in Karachi for children are trained professionals who diagnose and treat heart conditions related to children and newborns. They are qualified to understand the complex anatomy of a developing heart, whereas a regular expert cardiologist treats diseases that develop with age.
Yes, physical activity is generally safe for children. However, it is important to consult your paediatric cardiologist first for personalized advice and guidance.
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Contact Information
For appointments and details, please call us on the given numbers between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm from Monday to Saturday:
OPD Office: 021-34413010, 021-34413011, 021-34413012, 021-34413036 and 021-34412576
Cardiology OPD: 021-34413019 & 021-34413162
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