Melbourne Paediatric Cardiology

 

Paediatric Cardiologists specialize in all aspects of cardiac care from birth to 18 years.

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Reasons for Cardiology consultation :

- Known or suspected Congenital Heart Disease

- Cardiac murmurs

- Cardiac arrhythmias (palpitations)

- Syncope (fainting or loss of consciousness)

​- Chromosomal (genetic) syndromes with cardiac

   involvement. Examples include

      - Down syndrome

      - Marfan syndrome and other connective tissue disorders

      - Muscular dystrophies

- Family history of cardiomyopathy or sudden death

- Chest pain during exercise

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Specialist Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) clinic consultation : 

- Chronic dizziness and syncope related to postural change

- Tachycardia (palpitations) in an upright posture

- Accompanying

      - Exercise intolerance and fatigue

      - Brain fog

      - Gastrointestinal, Urinary symptoms

      - Temperature regulatory issues

      - Facial flushing or dependent purple/red discoloration

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