Children’s Heart Clinic
Children's Heart Clinic
The Pediatric Cardiology Clinic at Al Shorouk Swiss Hospital is a specialized center dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with congenital heart defects, acquired heart diseases, cardiac tumors, and valvular heart disease. Our highly skilled pediatric cardiologists are trained in the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. We strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for children and their families, offering the most advanced treatments available to ensure optimal outcomes. Our clinic excels in providing accurate diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of children and adolescents with heart problems, utilizing state-of-the-art medical equipment and offering various treatment options tailored to each case. We also provide ongoing follow-up care to ensure our patients' long-term health and well-being.
Specialized services
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Treatment of congenital heart defects
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart growth monitoring
- Viral infection
Therapeutic procedures
- Medical devices
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Cardiac catheterization
- Heart transplantation
- Cardiac ultrasound
- Exercise electrocardiogram (ECG)
Doctors
Dr. Mazen Muhammad
paediatrician
Dr. Mazen Muhammad
paediatrician
Dr. Mazen Muhammad
paediatrician
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FAQ
A heart hole can affect a child’s growth depending on its size, location, and the presence of other heart problems. It can interfere with growth by causing difficulty in eating, digestion, breathing, and leading to fatigue, which can limit physical activity.
Physical causes related to heart function, such as cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defects, or thyroid problems, can lead to a rapid heart rate.
Tachycardia in children can have various causes, not limited to structural heart problems. Other factors like infections, medication side effects, and chemical imbalances in the body should also be taken into account.
Symptoms of heart failure in children include chronic cough, nausea, loss of appetite, lack of focus, dizziness, shortness of breath, and extreme fatigue.
Yes, it is possible to live with a hole in the heart. The quality of life depends on the size and location of the hole, accompanying symptoms, age, and treatment. Treatment options include regular medical check-ups, medication, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases, surgery to close the hole.
A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope. It occurs due to abnormal blood flow within the heart or large blood vessels. Symptoms may include cyanosis (bluish skin), swelling, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, fainting, and chronic cough.
Yes, myocarditis in children can be treated. Treatment depends on the severity, cause, and symptoms. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle that can affect its ability to pump blood effectively. Common causes include viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, autoimmune disorders, and allergic reactions to certain medications.
