Pediatric Cardiologist ·
Vejthani Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English
We have outlined for you the many cardiac conditions in children for which you must visit Dr. Poomiporn Katanyuwong
Immediate intervention is requited for heart conditions in children as if left unattended for a long time they can be life threatening as well. Heart conditions in children are either linked to the electrical system which is responsible for the heartbeat and also structural ones which are present from birth. The structural defects in the heart that children are born with are called congenital heart defects.
There are several signs and symptoms linked to pediatric cardiac conditions like,
If your child is having rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat then they most probably have a heart condition and it is important to get it checked. Some more complications of congenital heart issues are as follows:
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.
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.
We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Poomiporn Katanyuwong:
Medical treatments and management of conditions in patients are also recommended by the doctor like:
It is heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon or congenital cardiac surgeon who perform the procedure with the doctor as a team.
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The role of a pediatric cardiologist is multifold, the first of whom is to evaluate the medical history and share knowledge regards healthy heart and prevention of diseases. 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.
Please have a look at the various tests that are done before and during consultation with pediatric cardiologist.
The patient can expect a full recovery post the best treatment which can be based on the right tests. Complications can be avoided as the reasons for the distress or ailment in the child can be detected in time.
When your child has symptoms that are a sign of a heart condition then you must take him to a 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. It is important to get regular checkups done incase there is a family history of particular cardiac conditions.
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