Paediatric Cardiology

It can be concerning when your child has a potential heart condition. Unfortunately, heart conditions are common issues that often appear at birth and affect the lives and growth of children. The good news is that our paediatric cardiology consultancy service is available to treat and manage these conditions.

At Midland Health, we have expert medical professionals to provide this crucial care to our patients. We offer consultations and thorough tests measuring heart activity to accurately diagnose and treat problems swiftly and efficiently.

Our Cardiology Services

We pride ourselves on offering specialist cardiology consultations to identify and treat a range of conditions, including:

What Our Appointments Look Like

When you see our paediatric cardiologist, we will start with an initial consultation. At this appointment, we will conduct some minor tests, including taking blood pressure and blood oxygen level readings, as well as weighing and measuring your child to get an indication of their general health. We understand that appointments can be daunting for children. That is why we advise that their legal guardian accompanies them to help them feel comfortable. 

We also ask that guardians come to the initial assessment with an understanding of their family’s medical history, as a history of heart problems could result in a higher risk for their child. 

Once our consultant has the information from this assessment, they may recommend further heart monitoring to gather more information and provide treatments that lower the risks. 

Rhythm Monitoring

Collecting data on the rhythm of your child’s heartbeat is one of the most effective ways to detect any underlying issues that our consultants can treat. There are two main ways we can monitor it:

ECGs

An electrocardiogram is a test that monitors your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. A patient wears sensors connected to a device that gathers data about their heart. We can conduct short five to ten minute tests or monitor your heart over 24 hours to understand its activity as you go about your daily life. 

Holter Monitor

If your child is experiencing infrequent heart palpitations, testing the heart over a 24-hour window may not detect them. To tackle this issue, our cardiologists may use a holter monitor. This is a small portable device that tracks the behaviour of the heart over several days to identify sporadic heart palpitations.

24hr Ambulatory BP Monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring allows our cardiologists to accurately diagnose high blood pressure. The patient carries a device that takes constant readings over 24 hours. With this comprehensive data, our specialists can fully understand the child’s heart function and detect increased risks of heart attacks and strokes.

Our Paediatric Heart Specialist

Outside the hospitals, he has been a sessional lecturer at the University of Worcester, relaying his experience and expertise to the next generation of medical professionals. Dr Mehta’s other achievements include:

• Winning the British Medical Association Trust-based Clinical Excellence awards
• Winning the patient-nominated trust award
• Publishing articles in national and international journals

Preparing For Your Appointment

Before you arrive for your appointment, please learn about your family’s medical history of heart problems. If there is a pattern of previous conditions amongst your relatives, your child may be predisposed to them. By making us aware of this history, you help inform our consultant’s diagnosis and treatment plan for your child.

We advise that you arrive at least fifteen minutes before your appointment so we can prepare everything for your consultation and make it as easy as possible. We also ask that the child’s guardian is present during the entire visit to support them and make them feel settled.

Upon arrival, our reception team will sign your child in and take you both to a consultation room. Our friendly, caring nurses and healthcare assistants may perform some quick general health tests, keeping your child comfortable and entertained in the process. Then, the consultant will discuss your symptoms.

Symptoms To Look Out For

Heart problems can be difficult to identify and diagnose, but looking out for these symptoms can help us detect and treat them early:

• Heart murmurs
• Chest pain
• Heart palpitations
• Faintness
• Blue spells - Particularly around the lips
• Stomach pain and nausea
• Pain in the limbs

Why Choose Us?

When faced with child heart conditions, immediate expert care is vital to manage, treat and ultimately protect your little one. That is why we deliver personalised care when you need it the most, helping you maintain your child’s health. When you choose us, you do not have to wait weeks or months for a specialist appointment. You can easily book an appointment at short notice today.

If you need medical care, we provide it quickly. Our Birmingham clinic offers:

• Exceptional patient care
• Short-notice appointments with specialist consultants 
• No long waiting lists
• No GP referrals required
• State-of-the-art medical facilities

Our Private Edgbaston Clinic

Our paediatric cardiology consultancy is available at our Highfield Clinic in Edgbaston, Birmingham. It is located just off the A456, making it easily accessible by car. And, it is only a 15-minute walk from Five Ways train station.

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