Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in Ahmedabad – Your Child’s Heart in the Right Hands

When a parent is told that their child has a heart condition, the news lands in a way that is hard to describe. It is not just medical information – it is fear, confusion, and a desperate need to know that someone qualified and experienced is close enough to help.

Paediatric cardiac surgery in Ahmedabad at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital is built around that reality. Our team does not just operate on children’s hearts – we support the families around those children through one of the most difficult experiences they will face. And in Gujarat, where congenital heart disease affects roughly 8 in every 1,000 births, this service matters to a great many families.

Heart Conditions in Children That We Treat at EPIC Hospital

• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): A hole between the lower two chambers of the heart – one of the most common congenital defects seen in India. Small VSDs often close on their own as a child grows. Larger ones that are causing symptoms or affecting heart function need closure – either surgically or through a catheter-delivered device.
• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): A hole between the upper two chambers. Often found incidentally on an echocardiogram. When haemodynamically significant – affecting the heart’s workload – closure is recommended. For suitable anatomy, device closure through a catheter avoids open surgery.
• Tetralogy of Fallot: A combination of four structural problems that together cause oxygen-poor blood to reach the body, turning the child blue – especially when crying or feeding. Complete surgical repair, usually in the first year of life, is transformative. In experienced hands, outcomes are excellent.
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): A blood vessel that should close after birth but sometimes stays open, causing extra load on the lungs and heart. Ligation or catheter-based closure resolves the problem effectively.
• Transposition of the Great Arteries: A serious condition requiring surgical correction – the arterial switch operation – in the first two weeks of life. This is among the most demanding operations in paediatric cardiac surgery, and results depend heavily on the centre’s experience.

Children Are Not Small Adults – Why This Distinction Matters

This sounds obvious, but it changes everything about how cardiac care is delivered. Normal heart rates, normal blood pressure values, normal echocardiographic measurements – all of these are different in children and change with age. An echocardiogram reported using adult reference ranges in a two-year-old produces misleading information.

At EPIC Hospital in Ahmedabad, our paediatric cardiac programme brings together paediatric cardiologists, surgeons with specific experience in neonatal and childhood procedures, paediatric cardiac anaesthetists, and a paediatric ICU team. The nursing team understands how to care for children who are frightened and unwell, and how to support the parents who are equally frightened.

After surgery, follow-up matters just as much as the operation itself. Many congenital heart conditions require lifelong cardiac surveillance as the child grows – not a one-time fix. Our team provides that continuity, tracking heart function through childhood and into adulthood.

What Parents Ask About Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at EPIC Hospital

How young can a child be for cardiac surgery at EPIC Hospital in Ahmedabad?

Surgery can be performed from the first days of life in neonatal emergencies – such as transposition of the great arteries – through infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The timing is determined entirely by the condition and the child’s clinical status.

My child has been told they need heart surgery. Is it safe?

Paediatric cardiac surgery in experienced hands has excellent outcomes for most conditions. The risk varies by procedure – a simple ASD closure carries very low risk, while complex neonatal operations carry higher risk. Your surgical team will give you a specific, honest picture of the risk for your child’s individual operation, not a generalisation.

Can my child live a normal life after paediatric cardiac surgery?

For the majority of conditions – yes. Children who undergo successful repair of congenital heart defects go to school, play sports, and live full lives. Some have activity restrictions or need long-term medication. Your cardiologist will give you a clear picture of what life after surgery realistically looks like for your child’s specific condition.

What support is available for families during their child’s surgery at EPIC Hospital?

Our patient care coordinators stay in close contact with families throughout the admission. A team member provides regular updates during surgery. For families travelling from outside Ahmedabad, our team can help with guidance on local accommodation and post-discharge follow-up planning.

Your Child’s Heart Matters – EPIC Hospital, Ahmedabad

Paediatric cardiac surgery in Ahmedabad at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital is about far more than the operation. It is about giving a child the chance to grow up with a heart that works – and giving parents the trust that every possible care was taken.

Book a paediatric cardiac consultation online, call EPIC Hospital today, WhatsApp your child’s echocardiography report for initial review, or visit us in Ahmedabad – and take the first step toward your child’s best possible outcome.