Pediatric cardiology at Life Clinic: children's hearts in the best hands

A child's heart is a precious treasure that requires special care and attention. Pediatric heart disease, which can occur as early as birth or develop as a child grows up, presents a unique challenge to young patients and their families. At Life Clinic, our pediatric cardiology service is dedicated to caring for these little hearts with expertise, passion and an approach tailored to each child.

Our pediatric cardiology services: comprehensive care

Life Clinic's pediatric cardiology service offers comprehensive care for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disease in infants, children and adolescents. Here are some of the services we offer:

• Neonatal cardiological evaluation: echocardiographic screening for early identification of congenital heart defects.
• Pediatric cardiology examinations: clinical, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic evaluation for children with cardiac symptoms or risk factors.
• Exercise testing and Holter monitoring: assessment of cardiac response to exercise and diagnosis of arrhythmias. Our Holter monitoring can be done from 24 hours up to 6 full days of recording.

• Pediatric cardiology rehabilitation: exercise programs and psychological support for children with heart disease.

Heart problems in children

Pediatric heart disease can vary in nature and severity. Some of the most common conditions include:

• Congenital heart defects: abnormalities of heart structure present at birth, such as interatrial communication, interventricular communication, aortic coarctation, or tetralogy of Fallot.
• Arrhythmias: heart rhythm disorders, such as supraventricular tachycardia, atrioventricular block or long QT syndrome.
• Cardiomyopathies: diseases of the heart muscle, which may be dilated, hypertrophic or restrictive.
• Heart valve disease: heart valve dysfunction, such as aortic stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, or mitral insufficiency.
• Pulmonary hypertension: increased pressure in pulmonary vessels, often associated with congenital heart defects.

These conditions can affect a child's growth, development and quality of life, requiring constant monitoring and, in some cases, timely therapeutic interventions. At Life Clinic, our pediatric cardiologist is trained to address all challenges related to the heart health of the youngest children with a multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art approach.

Prevention: the first step to a healthy heart

In pediatric cardiology, prevention plays a key role. Many congenital heart diseases can be identified as early as during pregnancy, thanks to fetal echocardiography, allowing early planning of necessary treatment after birth. In addition, neonatal screenings such as pulse oximetry can detect critical heart defects in the first days of life, enabling early, life-saving interventions.

But prevention does not end with prenatal or neonatal diagnosis. While growing up, it is important to regularly monitor the child's cardiovascular health, especially in the presence of risk factors such as a family history of heart disease, obesity, hypertension, or diabetes. Regular cardiologic examinations, including a thorough clinical examination, electrocardiogram, and echocardiography, can identify any abnormalities early and allow early intervention.

At Life Clinic, we strongly believe in the value of prevention. Therefore, we offer cardiovascular screening programs for children and promote a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and physical activity to keep our young patients' hearts healthy.

A child- and family-centered approach

At Life Clinic, we put the well-being of the child and his or her family at the center of everything we do. We know how stressful and overwhelming it can be to deal with heart disease in a child, which is why we are committed to providing not only high-quality medical care, but also emotional and practical support to the entire family unit.

Our multidisciplinary team, which includes pediatric cardiologists, specialized nurses, and psychologists, works in synergy to create a welcoming, child-friendly environment where young patients can feel comfortable and parents can find the answers and support they need.

We believe in the importance of open and transparent communication with families, and we take the time to clearly explain diagnostic and treatment options, actively involving parents in the decision-making process. In addition, we offer health education programs and psychological support to help families manage the daily challenges associated with their child's heart disease.

Choose Life Clinic for your child's heart.

Entrusting your child's heart health is an important decision that requires trust, expertise and humanity. At Life Clinic, we are ready to accompany you on this journey with dedication, experience and an approach tailored to the needs of your child and family.

By choosing our pediatric cardiology service, you can count on:

• Our highly specialized pediatric cardiologist with long experience in treating heart disease in children.
• A multidisciplinary approach, involving several specialists to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
• State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic technologies for precise diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment.
• A welcoming, child-friendly environment with constant support for young patients and their families.
• Cardiovascular prevention and screening programs to promote heart health from an early age.

Do not hesitate to contact us to book a pediatric cardiology consultation or to request more information about our services. We will be by your side every step of the way, taking care of your child's heart with expertise, dedication and humanity.

Performance:

• Pediatric Echocardiogram
• Pediatric Electrocardiogram
• Pediatric Holter
• Pediatric Exercise Testing
• Pediatric cardiology examination