Pediatric Cardiologist ·
Medical Park Goztepe Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
We have outlined for you the many cardiac conditions in children for which you must visit Dr. Gulendam Kocak
Immediate intervention is requited for heart conditions in children as if left unattended for a long time they can be life threatening as well. Both structural issues from birth and electrical system issues which affect the heartbeat are found in children having heart conditions. Beginning at and continuing since birth is a term which refers to congenital or structural heart defects in children.
There are several signs and symptoms linked to pediatric cardiac conditions like,
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:
When the symptoms in children start appearing early in it is a reflection on the severity of the defect whereas milder conditions mean symptoms can appear later part of childhood like teenage or early adulthood.
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 doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 9 am to 6 pm with Sunday an off day.
Popular procedures performed by Dr. Gulendam Kocak are as follows:
In addition to medical treatments, the doctor also manages various conditions as outlined here:
It is heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon or congenital cardiac surgeon who perform the procedure with the doctor as a team.
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In addition to sharing knowledge with the child and loved ones towards a healthy heart and lifestyle, a pediatric cardiologist also evaluates the medical history. The vital signs of the patient, their blood pressure, weight and the health of their lungs, heart and blood vessels is also checked by the doctor during the physical examination. Diagnoses, treatment of various kinds of blood vessel and heart conditions and interpretation of laboratory and imaging test results is also the role of the doctor. The doctor also makes sure to screen, monitor and treat related conditions which may lead on to become a serious adult disease and provides referrals of fellow pediatric specialists if needed.
Please have a look at the various tests that are done before and during consultation with pediatric cardiologist.
The tests done ensure that the right line of treatment is followed for the patient and they undergo a full recovery. Complications can be avoided as the reasons for the distress or ailment in the child can be detected in time.
Any symptoms that indicate the presence of a heart condition in your child should prompt a visit to your pediatric cardiologist. You can also be referred to the doctor from your primary care physician or can consult them if there are signs such as heart murmurs, palpitations or tachycardia which indicate fast heart beats. The presence of some distressing issues such as cyanosis, dizziness and fainting or the child has any genetic syndrome then heart condition cannot be ruled out. The pediatric cardiologist should be referred to often if there is a family history of heart conditions.
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