Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Kamali

Conditons treated by Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Kamali

Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Kamali can definitely be referred for these cardiac conditions in children:

• Atrial Septal Defect
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Patent Foramen Ovale

Immediate intervention is requited for heart conditions in children as if left unattended for a long time they can be life threatening as well. Heart conditions in children are either linked to the electrical system which is responsible for the heartbeat and also structural ones which are present from birth. The word congenital refers to a condition which is ‘beginning at and continuing since birth’ and it fits especially with structural heart defects in children.

Signs and symptoms to look after before consulting Dr Ahmed Mohammed Al Kamali

Please find here some of the many signs and symptoms referring to pediatric cardiac conditions:

• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty feeding (especially becoming sweaty during feeds)
• Blue colour around the lips and blue skin (cyanosis)
• Pale skin
• Poor growth

Heart conditions in children are characterised with many symptoms and the most common among them are rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat. Congenital heart defects lead to more complications such as:

1. Hindrance in growth and development
2. Repeated respiratory tract infections (RTIs) – infections of the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs
3. Heart infection (endocarditis)
4. Pulmonary hypertension
5. Heart failure

The symptoms can show as late as late childhood or teenage years but when they are seen early on it means the heart condition is more severe.

Operating Hours of Dr Ahmed Mohammed Al Kamali

The symptoms can show as late as late childhood or teenage years but when they are seen early on it means the heart condition is more severe. The operating hours of the doctor are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday only.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Ahmed Mohammed Al Kamali

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Kamali are as follows:

• PDA Closure
• Balloon Atrial Septostomy

The doctor also manages conditions in patients and undertakes medical treatments as mentioned below:

1. Arrhythmia treatments (radiofrequency ablation therapy, pacemakers and defibrillator management)
2. Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)
3. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
4. Cardiac emergencies
5. Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes

The doctor treats heart and blood vessel conditions and surgery if needed is done a team which includes congenital cardiac surgeon or heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon with the pediatric cardiologist.