Dr. Alain Serraf

Conditons treated by Dr. Alain Serraf

There are many cardiac conditions that Dr. Alain Serraf treats in children and we have listed some of them here.

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

Heart conditions are a cause for serious concern not just in adults but especially so in children as they have their whole life ahead of them. Both structural issues from birth and electrical system issues which affect the heartbeat are found in children having heart conditions. Congenital heart defects are the ones which the child is born with, it is a structural defect.

Signs and symptoms to look after before consulting Dr Alain Serraf

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

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

Rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat are two of the most common symptoms in the children with heart conditions. 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 Alain Serraf

Though their role is to diagnose and treat heart conditions without surgery, pediatric cardiologists sometimes perform invasive surgeries. The operating hours of the doctor are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday only.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Alain Serraf

We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Alain Serraf:

• PDA Closure
• Balloon Atrial Septostomy

In addition to medical treatments, the doctor also manages various conditions as outlined here:

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

If surgery needs to be performed by the doctor then it is done as a team with congenital cardiac surgeon or heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon.

Qualification

• MD from the Medical School Paris XII

Past Experiences

• Visiting Professor: Tel Aviv University, Kuwait city, Algiers