Paediatric Cardiology Programme
The AKUH Paediatric Cardiology Programme is a specialised service dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in our young patients. Our highly skilled paediatric and other cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals work together to ensure the best possible care for our patients.
Conditions We Treat
- Congenital heart defects (heart conditions present at birth)
- Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)
- Cardiomyopathy (disorders affecting heart muscle)
- Heart failure
- Acquired heart diseases in children like Kawasaki disease (inflammation of blood vessels), myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), pericarditis (inflammation of the sac around the heart), acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic heart disease
- High blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Adults with congenital heart disease (repaired/unrepaired)
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)
Our Services
We offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for heart problems:
- Diagnosis: Our specialists provide a full range of conventional and advanced tests to diagnose heart conditions, including echocardiogram, electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiac catheterisation, CT angiogram, cardiac MRI, tilt table test, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, Holter monitor, etc.
- Prenatal care: For expecting mothers with concerns about their baby's heart health, we offer detailed foetal echocardiography, antenatal counselling, and specialised perinatal care.
- Treatment: We provide a full spectrum of treatments, including medication, catheter-based procedures, and heart surgery, depending on the patient's specific needs.
- Follow-up care: Our team provides long-term follow-up care tailored to specific needs to ensure the patient's heart health remains optimal.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our programme brings together a team of specialists for the patient's complete care:
- Paediatric cardiologists: Doctors specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases in infants, children and adolescents.
- Cardiac surgeons: Skilled surgeons experienced in performing complex open-heart surgeries on children and adults with congenital heart disease.
- Paediatric intensivists: Critical care specialists who provide specialised ICU care.
- Echo technologists: Staff specialising in performing foetal and paediatric echocardiography and other diagnostic tests in children and adults with congenital heart problems.
- Sedation nurse: Specially trained in sedation of children undergoing cardiopulmonary tests.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Paediatric Cardiology.
We understand that being diagnosed with a heart condition can be a stressful time. Our team is committed to providing compassionate care and support throughout the patient's journey to a healthy heart.
