Paediatric Cardiologist in Ahmedabad
Expert Heart Care for Children at EPIC Hospital
When a child is found to have a heart problem, the impact on a family is immediate and profound. Finding a paediatric cardiologist in Ahmedabad who will take the time to explain precisely what is wrong, what it means, and what can be done about it becomes the most important search a parent will make.
At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, our paediatric cardiology programme provides specialist diagnosis and management of heart disease in infants, children, and adolescents – from the first day of life through to transition to adult cardiology services.
An estimated 180,000 to 200,000 babies are born with congenital heart defects in India each year (AIIMS Paediatric Cardiology Unit, 2020) – yet access to specialist paediatric cardiac care remains limited. EPIC Hospital is committed to being that centre for families across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, and beyond.
What Does a Paediatric Cardiologist Do?
A paediatric cardiologist is a doctor who has trained specifically in the diagnosis and non-surgical management of heart disease in children. This is a subspecialty distinct from adult cardiology – the anatomy, physiology, disease patterns, and treatment approaches in children are fundamentally different.
At EPIC Hospital, our paediatric cardiologist manages:
- Antenatal counselling for foetuses identified with structural heart abnormalities on foetal echo
- Newborn assessment for suspected congenital heart disease
- Diagnosis and long-term follow-up of all forms of congenital heart disease
- Catheter-based interventions – including ASD device closure, PDA device closure, and pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty
- Acquired heart disease in children – rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, viral myocarditis
- Arrhythmias in children – including SVT, complete heart block in neonates, and inherited channelopathies
Conditions Assessed and Managed by Our Paediatric Cardiologist
Congenital Heart Disease
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): a hole between the lower chambers – the most common congenital heart defect, many close without intervention
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): a hole between the upper chambers, frequently amenable to ASD device closure in Ahmedabad
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): a foetal blood vessel that should close after birth but does not – treatable by catheter device closure in most cases
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): a combination of four defects causing reduced oxygen delivery (cyanosis) – requires surgical repair, typically in infancy
Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA): the aorta and pulmonary artery are switched – a neonatal surgical emergency
Coarctation of the Aorta: a narrowing of the body’s main artery
Acquired Heart Disease in Children
Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: a major burden in India, requiring penicillin prophylaxis and long-term valve monitoring
Kawasaki disease: an inflammatory illness in young children that can damage the coronary arteries, requiring urgent treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin
Viral myocarditis: inflammation of the heart muscle – a potentially serious condition requiring hospital admission and monitoring
- Innocent heart murmurs: the large majority of murmurs in children are innocent – distinguishing these from significant murmurs is a core skill of paediatric cardiology
Arrhythmias in Children
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): the most common significant arrhythmia in children – causing episodes of rapid, regular heart rate that may require medication or catheter ablation
Complete congenital heart block: sometimes requiring pacemaker implantation in Ahmedabad even in infancy
Long QT syndrome and other inherited channelopathies: genetic conditions that predispose to life-threatening arrhythmias – detected by family screening
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Persistent chest pain or angina
Shortness of breath or unexplained fatigue
High risk of heart attack or cardiac blockage
Abnormal ECG or stress test results
Suspected coronary artery disease
Emergency Services
Our dedicated emergency team is available 24/7 to provide immediate medical care and support in critical situations.
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Paediatric Cardiologist in Ahmedabad - Frequently Asked Questions
My child has been found to have a heart murmur - should I be worried?
Not automatically. The majority of heart murmurs in children are innocent – caused by turbulent blood flow in a completely normal heart. An innocent murmur does not require treatment and does not restrict activity. However, some murmurs are caused by structural abnormalities. A paediatric cardiologist can reliably distinguish between the two – usually with a clinical examination and an echocardiogram.
How is congenital heart disease diagnosed?
Echocardiography – ultrasound imaging of the heart – is the primary diagnostic tool. It can be performed in newborns and even premature infants. In complex cases, cardiac MRI, CT angiography, or diagnostic cardiac catheterisation may be needed for surgical planning.
Can congenital heart defects be detected before birth?
Foetal echocardiography – performed from around 18 to 22 weeks of pregnancy – can identify most significant structural heart defects. This allows families to be counselled, planned deliveries at appropriate centres, and in some cases very early neonatal intervention to be arranged in advance rather than as an emergency.
What is Kawasaki disease and why does it affect the heart?
Kawasaki disease is an inflammatory illness typically affecting children under 5 years old, characterised by prolonged fever, rash, red eyes, and swollen lymph nodes. Its most serious complication is coronary artery aneurysm – ballooning of the coronary arteries caused by inflammation. Early treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin significantly reduces the risk of coronary involvement.
What is the long-term outlook for children with congenital heart disease?
It depends entirely on the specific defect. Many children with congenital heart disease – including those who have had surgery – grow up to lead fully active lives, attend normal school, participate in sports, and have families of their own. Others require lifelong specialist follow-up. Our paediatric cardiologist in Ahmedabad will give you a specific, honest answer for your child’s condition.
Does a child with congenital heart disease need to restrict activity?
This varies entirely by diagnosis, severity, and whether treatment has been completed. Many children with repaired or minor defects have no activity restriction whatsoever. Our paediatric cardiologist will answer this specifically for your child – based on their diagnosis, their current cardiac function, and their individual circumstances.
How do I book a consultation with the paediatric cardiologist at EPIC Hospital, Ahmedabad?
Please call our outpatient department directly or use our online booking system. For urgent referrals – a newborn with suspected heart disease, a child with severe breathlessness – please call our team directly so we can prioritise appropriately. For related procedures, see our pages on ASD device closure in Ahmedabad and balloon valvuloplasty in Ahmedabad.
At what age can a child be assessed by a paediatric cardiologist at EPIC Hospital?
From birth. Our paediatric cardiology service covers neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. For babies identified with cardiac abnormalities on foetal echocardiogram before birth, we offer antenatal counselling so families are prepared before delivery.