Dr. Gaurav Agrawal

Conditons treated by Dr. Gaurav Agrawal

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

• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Atrial Septal Defect
• 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. In children, the heart conditions are of two kinds, ones related to the electrical system that make the heartbeat work and the others are structural issues in the heart which are present since birth. The structural defects in the heart that children are born with are called congenital heart defects.

Signs and symptoms to look after before consulting Dr Gaurav Agrawal

Let us have a look at few of the signs and symptoms that define cardiac conditions:

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

Two of the most characteristic symptoms of heart conditions in children are rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat. Some more complications of congenital heart issues are as follows:

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 Gaurav Agrawal

Although pediatric cardiologists diagnose and medically treat heart conditions, sometimes they perform few invasive procedures. The operating hours of the doctor are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday only.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Gaurav Agrawal

The list of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Agrawal are mentioned here for your convenience:

• PDA Closure
• Balloon Atrial Septostomy

The doctor also undertakes treatments in patients such as:

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

Heart and blood vessel conditions are treated by the doctor and surgery is performed in tandem with a heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon or congenital cardiac surgeon.