What are the tests required before and during consultation for Pediatric Cardiologist?

Here are the many tests that are performed prior to and during consultation with pediatric cardiologist. Pulse oximetry Electrocardiogram Chest X-ray Fetal echocardiogram Cardiac catheterization Echocardiogram Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) The tests can give direction to the treatment owing to the best result for the patient. The exact basis of the ailment can be also be decided with the tests which ensures that the condition can be arrested without any further complications.

Dr. Nidhi Rawal - Pediatric Cardiologist, India: Online Consultation, Appointment, Reviews

About Dr. Nidhi Rawal

Dr. Nidhi Rawal is a true specialist with Pediatric experience as a Hospitalist, Pediatric GI Motility Center & Feeding Disorders Program-Kennedy Krieger Institute Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Assistant Professor (Pediatric GI, Hepatology and Nutrition) University of Maryland
Dr. Rawal is well qualified (has a DM in Pediatric Gastroenterology from the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, USA, MPH from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, MD, Pediatrics from USA, MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, India).

Conditions treated by Dr. Nidhi Rawal

Congenital Heart Defects (e.g., septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus)
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Tetralogy of Fallot
Aortic Stenosis
Pulmonary Stenosis
Heart Murmurs
Arrhythmias in Children (including tachycardia and bradycardia)
Kawasaki Disease
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Pulmonary Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia in Children (high cholesterol)
Congestive Heart Failure in Children

Area of Interest

Neonatal and Pediatric Echo
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Echo
TEE
Pediatric Cath Lab interventions
Fetal Echo
ASD, VSD, PDA device closure
Balloon dilatation of the Pulmonary Valve / Aortic valve
Balloon Dilatation of Coarctation of Aorta
Balloon Atrial Septostomy
PDA stenting
Branch Pulmonary artery stenting
Coarctation of aorta stenting
MAPCAs coiling
Percutaneous closure of Coronary fistulas
Temporary pacemaker implantation
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and Angiography study

Qualification

MBBS - KGMC, Lucknow in 2000
MD - G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur in 2004

Work Experiences

2001 - 2004 Junior Resident at GSVM Medical College
2004 - 2004 Senior Resident at Saroj Hospital
2007 - Present Senior Research Associate at PGIMER

Certifications (1)

Fellowship of National Board (FNB) - Pediatric Cardiology from Madras Medical Mission, Chennai 2006

Memberships (2)

Life member- Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Life member- Pediatric Cardiac Society of India

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Procedures Performed

Arterial Switch Surgery

Ballon Valvuloplasty

Balloon Angioplasty

Balloon Atrial Septostomy

Balloon mitral valvotomy

Cardiac Ablation

Cardiac catheterization

CRT - D

CRT - P

Device Closure of ASD (Amplatzer Septal Occluder)

Dual Chamber Pacemaker

Glenn procedure

Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)

LV restoration surgery

PDA Closure

Pulmonary Valve Replacement

Ross procedure

Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery

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A. Dr. Nidhi Rawal is available to teleconsultate on the MediGence platform.

A. The consultation can last 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

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FAQ's Related to Pediatric Cardiologist

Medical history evaluation and knowledge sharing with patients regards a healthy lifestyle is one of the many roles of a pediatric cardiologist. Physical examination of the patient is also done by the doctor and the health of their heart, lungs, blood vessels is checked, their blood pressure, vital signs and weight is checked as well. It is not just the treatment of different heart and blood vessel conditions but the interpretation of imaging and laboratory test results as well as the diagnosis is done by the doctor. Providing referrals, screening, monitoring and treating related conditions is also the work of a pediatric cardiologist.

Here are the many tests that are performed prior to and during consultation with pediatric cardiologist.

Pulse oximetry
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-ray
Fetal echocardiogram
Cardiac catheterization
Echocardiogram
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

The tests can give direction to the treatment owing to the best result for the patient. The exact basis of the ailment can be also be decided with the tests which ensures that the condition can be arrested without any further complications.

Any symptoms that indicate the presence of a heart condition in your child should prompt a visit to your pediatric cardiologist. Consulting with the doctor becomes important if palpitations or tachycardia and/or heart murmurs are experienced by the patient. Cyanosis, dizziness, fainting in addition to genetic syndromes like Down, Marfan syndrome have also a common linkage with heart conditions in children. The pediatric cardiologist should be referred to often if there is a family history of heart conditions.

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