Category Archives: Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatrics / Pediatric Cardiology Division Roger P. Vermilion, M.D., Chief The Division of Pediatric Cardiology provides a full range of ambulatory and inpatient diagnostic and consultative cardiac services for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with congenital and acquired cardiac problems, including long-term care and preventive cardiology services. Specialized services for the following subgroups of patients exist: adults with congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy and heart failure, fetal cardiology, cardiovascular genetics, hypertension, lipid, and dysrhythmias. Golisano Children's Hospital is the Western New York regional referral center for cardiac surgery. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology works closely with the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Division, providing team-based management of postoperative patients. Our surgical results are among the best in the nation. The Division of Pediatric Cardiology is committed to teaching medical students and residents, including offering a strong ACGME accredited Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program. Clinical research activities include such areas as clinical outcomes and preventive cardiology. Go here to see the original: Pediatric Cardiology - Pediatrics - University of ... … Continue reading →

Benefits of UnityPoint Clinic Pediatric Cardiology Your child's heart deserves the very best care with a doctor you can trust. Pediatric Cardiologist Dilli Bhurtel and his highly skilled care team work together to make sure your son or daughter receives the highest quality and most compassionate care possible. Our patient-centered, team-based approach means we're able to coordinate virtually everything your child needs including tests, surgeries, advanced clinical procedures and rehabilitation - to keep their heart healthy and strong. Pediatric cardiology is the care of children with congenital heart defects. These are heart conditions that have been present since the child's birth. Due to incomplete or abnormal development of the fetus' heart during early stages of pregnancy, congenital heart defects can occur. While congenital heart defects cannot be prevented and their cause is unknown, there are several advanced treatment options available for children of all ages. A pediatric cardiologist is a pediatrician who is an expert in detecting and treating cardiac problems and abnormalities in children. Since heart problems can be discovered before birth, evaluation and treatment may begin with the fetus. Pediatric cardiologists can also treat infants and adolescents. Pediatric cardiologists may specialize in different areas such as fetal cardiology, … Continue reading →

Cardiology Blood flow diagram of the human heart. Blue components indicate de-oxygenated blood pathways and red components indicate oxygenated blood pathways. Cardiology (from Greek kardi, "heart" and - -logia, "study") is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart as well as parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Physicians who specialize in this field of medicine are called cardiologists, a specialty of internal medicine. Pediatric cardiologists are pediatricians who specialize in cardiology. Physicians who specialize in cardiac surgery are called cardiothoracic surgeons or cardiac surgeons, a specialty of general surgery. Although the cardiovascular system is inextricably linked to blood, cardiology is relatively unconcerned with hematology and its diseases. Some obvious exceptions that affect the function of the heart would be blood tests (electrolyte disturbances, troponins), decreased oxygen carrying capacity (anemia, hypovolemic shock), and coagulopathies. All cardiologists study the disorders of the heart, but the study of adult and child heart disorders are through different training pathways. Therefore, an adult cardiologist (often simply called "cardiologist") is inadequately trained to take care of children, and pediatric cardiologists are not trained … Continue reading →

Dr. Sharon Karr, Dr. Jin Park, Dr. Annette Ansong, and Dr. Sarah Chambers are specialists in fetal cardiology with Pediatric Cardiology Associates, P.C. These services are offered at each of our office locations. Our highly skilled fetal cardiology physicians offer specialized evaluations and quality care for our families and patients. Today, most congenital heart defects can be diagnosed before birth. While it can be overwhelming for a family to receive the news that the babys heart is less than perfect, prenatal diagnosis allows valuable time to consider options, make informed choices and plan intelligently for the future. Recognizing the difficulty of taking in the complicated new information, we allow dedicated time with the fetal cardiologist to explain the findings and answer questions. Our physicians can also help the family decide if the cardiac findings would suggest that other diagnostic studies, such as amniocentesis, are indicated. Fetal heart anomalies can usually be diagnosed at about 16 to 18 weeks gestation, using fetal echocardiography. We also perform fetal echocardiograms at 12 and 14 weeks gestation for specific high-risk pregnancies, if appropriate after discussions with a fetal cardiologist. This safe, noninvasive ultrasound procedure enables the cardiologist to assess the structure, function and heart … Continue reading →

A pediatric cardiologist specializes in treating congenital or acquired heart conditions or disease in children and infants, including diagnosing and treating infants who are still in the womb. Pediatric cardiologists may be required to work long hours and be on call much of the time. Pediatric cardiologists primarily work in hospitals and universities, but may also work in clinics or their own private practice. Source: *Salary.com, **U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics After receiving a bachelor's or master's degree in a science-related field, the aspiring pediatric cardiologist must pass the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) to be accepted into medical school. Medical school typically takes four years; graduates then complete a 2- or 3-year residency, followed by a 2- or 3-year fellowship in pediatric cardiology. Each state has different licensing requirements for physicians in general; an examination is also required to practice as a board-certified pediatric cardiologist. For a successful career in pediatric cardiology, one must sincerely care for children and have the ability to communicate well with them and their families. Physical and intellectual stamina is also necessary to complete the training requirements and cope with long work hours. A pediatric cardiologist is typically only one member of a child's … Continue reading →

Adult Congenital Heart Disease The MUSC Childrens Health Heart Centers Adult Congenital (present from birth) Heart Disease program offers patients a comprehensive management team. The MUSC Childrens Health Heart Center is one of the few pediatric centers to offer state-of-the-art programs in both cardiac (CT) & cardiac (cMRI). Our pediatric cardiologists provide in- and out-patient diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of heart disorders throughout the state. The MUSC Childrens Health Heart Center has cardiothoracic anesthesiologists who plan safe anesthesia use based on the unique needs of each child. Cardiothoracic surgeons at MUSC Children's Health excel in all surgical procedures for cardiac disorders, with more than 350 operations performed annually. The MUSC Pediatric Echocardiography Lab is a full-service imaging program, performing routine, complex and fetal echocardiograms. The MUSC Fetal Heart Program provides comprehensive care for mothers carrying babies with a confirmed or suspected heart problem. The Heart Health Program is a comprehensive service encompassing both pediatric weight management and preventative cardiology services. The MUSC Childrens Health Heart Rhythm Program provides comprehensive evaluation & management of arrhythmias in the fetus, infant, child, adolescent & adults. The MUSC Childrens Health Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) team provides care … Continue reading →

Pediatric Cardiology Expertise in the Heart of Central Florida Since 1983, Pediatric Cardiology Consultants, fully accredited in Pediatric and Fetal Echocardiography, has provided award-winning pediatric heart care from a well established main office at the Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Plaza in Health Village, on the corner of Orange Avenue and Rollins Street, just north of downtown Orlando. For the convenience of our pediatric cardiology patients, we validate for all the Florida Hospital parking garages. The practice doesn't validate parking for valet, only for the parking garages. Over the years, satellite locations have opened in Melbourne (Viera), Port Orange and Tavares. Now, our pediatric cardiologists are perfectly positioned to serve all of Central Florida with heart. The practices are closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. When the holiday falls on a weekend, the offices are closed on either Friday or Monday. Please call to confirm. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 310 & 442Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407.303.2001Fax: 407.303.2450Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Get Directions 1530 Celebration Blvd, Suite 101Celebration, Florida 34741 Phone: 800.289.3883Fax: 407.303.2450Call for hours Get Directions 755 Rinehart Rd. Ste. 100Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone: 800.289.3883Fax: … Continue reading →

RWJMG | Division of Pediatric Cardiology Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Cardiology The Division of Pediatric Cardiology has board certified pediatric cardiologists and specialized staff who are committed to the care, treatment and management of congenital heart disease in the prenatal, infant, childhood, adolescent and young adult stages of life. Echocardiology, echocardiogram, ECGS, Holter monitoring and stress testing are among the services that are provided to division patients.To inquire about the pediatric cardiology program or to schedule an appointment, call 732-235-7905. Current programs The Children's Heart Program of New Jersey The Pediatric Cardiology Program has four board certified pediatric cardiologists and specialized staff who are committed to the care, treatment and management of congenital heart disease in the prenatal, infant, childhood, adolescent and young adult stages of life. Echocardiology, ECGS, Holter monitoring and stress testing are among the services provided. The Preventive Cardiology Program provides children and young adolescents with the diagnosis and evaluation of risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Some of the risk factors included are elevated serum lipid levels, high blood pressure, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and a family history of cardiovascular disease. The diagnosis and management of lipid disorders, including diets and … Continue reading →

About the Doctors Dr. Abdulwahab Aldousany biography coming soon. Dr. Levi Novero, Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Levi Novero completed a Doctorate of Medicine from Fatima College of Medicine in his home country in Manila, Philippines. Afterwards he worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in Bethesda, Maryland doing research in pulmonary hypertension. He completed a combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry at New Jersey where he received teaching and clinical honors. He then worked as a hospitalist in internal medicine at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine before moving down to Miami for fellowship. He completed his pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine where he specialized in the care of children with heart conditions as well as adults with congenital heart disease and fetal cardiology. Dr. Novero joined Kidz Medical Services in July 2011 and has been serving Naples as one of two of the areas first Pediatric Cardiologists. He is currently board certified in Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics, and American Board of Internal Medicine. His special interests include cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), … Continue reading →

The General Pediatric Cardiology program offers outpatient pediatric cardiology services for children with or suspected of having congenital heart disease, as well as other cardiac problems. We frequently see patients for conditions such as congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, murmurs, suspected Kawasaki Disease, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest discomfort symptoms, exercise-related complaints, abnormal tests suggesting heart disease, a family history concerning for heart disease, and more. Outpatient services are provided in the family friendly Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care and many other convenient locations in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. The Inpatient Pediatric Cardiology service provides care to children in the pediatric emergency department, pediatric wards, pediatric intensive care unit, well baby nursery, and neonatal intensive care unit. We care for infant and pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, myocarditis, Kawasaki's disease, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as well as other conditions. This service provides advanced inpatient services including advanced cardiac imaging, pediatric cardiac critical care including cardiac management of infants and pediatric patients on extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The service is staffed by cardiologists who are board certified in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric critical care and includes a pediatric cardiac nurse practitioner. We work closely with families … Continue reading →