Dr. Pankaj Sugaonkar

Conditons treated by Dr. Pankaj Sugaonkar

We have outlined for you the many cardiac conditions in children for which you must visit Dr. Pankaj Sugaonkar

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

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. 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. Beginning at and continuing since birth is a term which refers to congenital or structural heart defects in children.

Signs and symptoms to look after before consulting Dr Pankaj Sugaonkar

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

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

Two of the most characteristic symptoms of heart conditions in children 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

In children, early onset of symptoms are a sign that the heart condition is more severe whereas when less severe the symptoms do not show till later stage of childhood or teenage years.

Operating Hours of Dr Pankaj Sugaonkar

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 Pankaj Sugaonkar

Popular procedures performed by Dr. Pankaj Sugaonkar are as follows:

• PDA Closure
• Balloon Atrial Septostomy

Medical treatments and management of conditions in patients are also recommended by the doctor like:

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

It is heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon or congenital cardiac surgeon who perform the procedure with the doctor as a team.