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Specialist heart care for babies, children and teenagers — from heart murmurs and congenital heart conditions to palpitations, fainting and rheumatic heart disease — with clear answers for worried parents.
The Paediatric Cardiology department at Apollo Clinic Shyamnagar evaluates and manages heart conditions in infants, children and adolescents. A child's heart is different from an adult's — problems are often present from birth, symptoms can be subtle, and what is a harmless finding in one child may need attention in another. Getting the right answer depends on a specialist who knows what is normal at each age.
Many children are referred simply because a doctor heard a murmur during a routine check-up, or because a child complains of chest pain, palpitations or dizziness. In most of these cases the heart turns out to be healthy, and a proper evaluation gives families reassurance. Where a condition is found, early diagnosis makes treatment simpler and outcomes better.
Our paediatric cardiologist takes a detailed history, examines your child gently and advises only the tests that are needed. Families receive a clear explanation of what was found, what it means for daily life and school activities, and what happens next. Where a child needs a procedure or surgery, care is coordinated onward through the Apollo network.
Consultations are supported by relevant heart investigations and by blood tests through our Laboratory department:
| Service | What It Is Used For |
|---|---|
| Paediatric Cardiology Consultation | Detailed clinical evaluation of heart murmurs, breathlessness, poor feeding, bluish discolouration, chest pain, palpitations and fainting in children of all ages |
| ECG (Electrocardiogram) | A quick, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity to check heart rhythm and detect conduction problems or strain on the heart |
| Echocardiography | An ultrasound scan of the heart, used to see its structure and pumping function, confirm or rule out congenital heart defects, and assess valves after infections such as rheumatic fever |
| Blood Tests for Heart Evaluation | Haemoglobin, complete blood count, inflammatory markers, thyroid profile, cholesterol and other relevant tests, available through our Laboratory department, used to look for anaemia, infection, inflammation and other conditions that affect the heart |
| Rheumatic Fever & Long-Term Follow-up | Diagnosis, preventive treatment and regular monitoring for children with rheumatic fever or heart conditions that need ongoing review, including follow-up after heart surgery or procedures |
| Guidance for School & Activity | Clear advice on sports, exercise, travel, vaccinations and school activities for children with a heart condition or a history of murmur or fainting |
The list below covers what we see most often. If your child's concern is not listed, it does not mean we cannot help — please call the clinic or book a consultation and our paediatric cardiologist will advise.
Congenital Heart Conditions
Heart Murmurs
Infant Symptoms
| Acquired Heart Conditions
Rhythm & Symptom Concerns
Blood Pressure & Heart Health
Heart Screening
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Child-Friendly, Parent-FriendlyChildren are examined patiently and gently, and parents get unhurried explanations in plain language, so you leave knowing exactly what was found and what it means. | Reassurance and Early DetectionMost murmurs and chest pains in children are harmless. A proper evaluation confirms that quickly, and where a condition is present, finding it early keeps treatment simpler. | |
Care from Newborn to TeenHeart care for every stage of childhood, from a newborn with a murmur to a teenager with palpitations, with long-term follow-up for children who need ongoing monitoring. | Multispeciality ReferralClose coordination with our paediatricians and general medicine team within the clinic, with onward referral into the Apollo network for cardiac catheterisation, surgery and other advanced procedures when needed. | |
Not usually. Many children have innocent murmurs, which are caused by normal blood flow through a healthy heart and are especially common with fever, anaemia or fast growth. However, a murmur can occasionally point to a structural problem, and it is not possible to tell the difference just by listening. A specialist examination, sometimes with an ECG or echocardiogram, will confirm whether the heart is normal.
Chest pain in children and teenagers is very common and, in the large majority of cases, comes from the chest wall muscles, acid reflux, anxiety or a recent cough, rather than the heart. It deserves a proper check if it happens during exercise, comes with fainting, palpitations or breathlessness, lasts a long time, or if there is a family history of heart disease. Your specialist will decide whether any tests are needed.
Watch for fast or laboured breathing, sweating or tiring quickly during feeds, poor weight gain, bluish lips or tongue, unusual paleness or sleepiness, and repeated chest infections. These signs can also be caused by other conditions, but they are worth having assessed promptly. If a baby turns blue or has difficulty breathing, seek emergency care straight away.
Some do. Small holes, particularly certain small ventricular and atrial septal defects, often close by themselves during early childhood, and a duct that is still open in a newborn may also close. Larger defects usually need closure by a procedure or surgery, and the timing matters. Regular monitoring with echocardiography lets your paediatric cardiologist decide when, and whether, any intervention is needed.
Many children with heart conditions live active, healthy lives, and a large number of heart findings do not restrict activity at all. What is safe depends on the specific condition, how well the heart is working, and the type of sport. Your paediatric cardiologist will give you clear, individual advice on exercise, school activities and travel, rather than a blanket restriction.
Do not wait for an appointment if your child has bluish lips or skin, severe difficulty breathing, fainting or collapse (especially during exercise), a very fast heartbeat with dizziness or chest pain, or if a young baby is breathing very fast and refusing to feed. Call the emergency number 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department straight away.
Specialist heart care for your child at Apollo Clinic, Shyamnagar — with evaluation, clear answers and follow-up in one place.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is general and is not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified paediatric cardiologist. Treatment outcomes vary between individuals and depend on the condition, its severity and individual response. All investigations and procedures are performed after clinical assessment and with the informed consent of parents or guardians. Medicines should be given to children only as prescribed by a registered medical practitioner, and doses should never be adjusted or stopped without medical advice.
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