Dr. Sajan Koshy
Pediatric Cardiologist
Aster Medcity , Kochi, India35 Years of experience
Speaks: Malayalam , English
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Pediatric Cardiologist
Aster Medcity , Kochi, India35 Years of experience
Speaks: Malayalam , English
Dr. Sajan Koshy can definitely be referred for these cardiac conditions in children:
Immediate intervention is requited for heart conditions in children as if left unattended for a long time they can be life threatening as well. These issues in children are either structural defects which are present from birth or ones that are linked to the electrical system responsible for the heartbeat. 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,
Two of the most characteristic symptoms of heart conditions in children are rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat. Further complications can arise because of congenital heart defects like:
The onset of symptoms is relative to the severity of the issue, in more severe cases the symptoms develop early on whereas sometimes they start showing in the teenage or early adulthood years.
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.
The list of procedures performed by Dr. Sajan Koshy are mentioned here for your convenience:
Medical treatments and management of conditions in patients are also recommended by the doctor like:
The doctor treats heart and blood vessel conditions and surgery if needed is done a team which includes congenital cardiac surgeon or heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon with the pediatric cardiologist.
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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. 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. Providing referrals, screening, monitoring and treating related conditions is also the work of a pediatric cardiologist.
There are many tests required before and during consultation for pediatric cardiologist such as
The tests done ensure that the right line of treatment is followed for the patient and they undergo a full recovery. 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. 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. Cyanosis, dizziness, fainting in addition to genetic syndromes like Down, Marfan syndrome have also a common linkage with heart conditions in children. If cardiac conditions are common in your family then you must keep close tab on the child’s heart condition and visit the doctor if needed.
MBBS, MD
7 Years of Experience
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