Cardiovascular disease is often assumed to affect older people. The risk of these diseases can start before birth and increase during childhood. Therefore, it is recommended to visit a paediatric cardiologist as a preventive measure from birth.
It is recommended to see a paediatric cardiologist if you:
- The child often feels tired;
- Sweating is bothersome;
- Pain in the heart or chest area;
- If he's short of air, his chest tightens;
- Difficult to tolerate exercise;
- Have a fast heartbeat or feel your heart pounding;
- Dizzy;
- If you plan to put your child into intensive sports training, it is recommended that you consult a paediatric cardiologist at least once a year to assess the effects of exercise on health and development.
The following services are provided by the paediatric cardiologist at the clinic:
- Advice on arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders and more.
- Performs cardiac echoscopic examinations;
- An electrocardiogram is prescribed and performed on site;
- Necessary laboratory tests are carried out.
