children are our future
and a healthy heart leads to a healthy future
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the website of Georgia Pediatric Cardiology. With several locations in the metro Atlanta area, we provide complete cardiac care for all children. We also provide care for adults with congenital heart diseases:
~ AT GEORGIA PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, YOUR CHILD’S WELL-BEING IS OUR GREATEST CONCERN ~
What is a Pediatric Cardiologist?
A cardiologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases. A pediatric cardiologist is a physician who is specially trained in diagnosing and treating heart diseases in children. At Georgia Pediatric Cardiology, our pediatric cardiologists provide cardiac care for the following patient groups:
- Prenatal diagnosis and treatment for fetuses in utero
- Infants and children with congenital and acquired heart diseases
- Adults with congenital heart diseases
Special Care for the Child with Heart Disease
Children with congenital and acquired heart diseases require special treatment and attention. Listed below are some the recommended behavioral and medical care for children affected by congenital and acquired heart diseases.
- Endocarditis Prophylaxis
- Diet
- Exercise
- Dental Care
- Fever
- Hydration
- Weight Gain
Advances in Pediatric Cardiology
Heart diseases is one of the leading causes of death in children. Advances in medicine and in pediatric cardiology has led to curative or palliative treatment for many congenital or acquired heart diseases which were once considered fatal. Moreover, various childhood heart diseases which previously required extensive surgical procedures are now treated with cardiac catheterizations or minimally invasive surgical procedures. This has led to a significant decrease in both mortality and morbidity in children with congenital or acquired heart diseases. The majority of children with heart diseases are surviving into adulthood with very productive lives.
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High Blood Pressure in Children
Blood pressure is the force of blood that the heart eject against the walls of the arteries as blood travels through the body. Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) is a well-known risk factor for stroke, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and kidney failure. Although most of these complications are usually seen in adults, long-term studies have shown children with hypertension are at higher risk for developing these complications during adulthood. Moreover, hypertension is usually found in combination with other conditions that increase the risk for development of cardiovascular problems. These conditions include obesity, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Diseases
Recent advances in echocardiography (ultrasound) has allowed physicians to accurately detect congenital heart disease while the baby is still inside the womb. The detection of congenital heart disease in utero helps prevent the complications of undiagnosed congenital heart disease and help save lives. Once a fetus is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, our physicians and staff at Georgia Pediatric Cardiology provide medical treatment in utero for affected fetuses and make arrangements for the special cardiac card that the baby will need after birth. We work together with obstetricians, perinatologists, and pediatric cardiac surgeons to ensure optimal pre-natal and post-natal medical and surgical care.
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