Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric cardiology in Abu Dhabi for infants, children and adolescents with congenital heart conditions, arrhythmias, syncope and cardiac follow-up.
From prenatal diagnosis to adolescent congenital follow-up and general pediatric cardiac care.
Pediatric cardiology care in Abu Dhabi for fetuses, newborns, infants, children and adolescents who need heart screening, congenital cardiac lesion evaluation, arrhythmia assessment, syncope evaluation, sports-cardiac clearance and long-term follow-up for known congenital heart conditions. Our pediatric cardiologists work with fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatric intensive care, genetics, oncology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) programs, helping children move from prenatal diagnosis or NICU care into a coordinated cardiac care pathway and, when needed, adult transition planning.
Fellowship
trained pediatric cardiologistHolter monitoring
available 24-hour to 72-hour for infants, children, and adolescents50+
pediatric Holter monitors conducted annually for arrhythmia and syncope evaluationCommon Conditions.
- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) management
- Myocarditis follow-up and support
- Initial management and follow-up of cardiac arrhythmias
- Assessment and management of chemotherapy-related cardiomyopathy and other cardiac oncology care
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
- Inpatient and outpatient assessments
- Long-term care of patients post congenital cardiac surgery
- Care of neonates with complex cardiac lesions in NICU
- Multidisciplinary team assessment and management of complex neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients
- Heart failure & cardiomyopathy
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)
- Palpitations
- Syncope
- Sports clearance
- Cardiovascular health assessments in childhood/adolescent obesity
Procedures & Treatments.
Transthoracic & transesophageal echocardiography
Holter, event monitor, and patch ECG
CT angiography with ultra-low radiation protocol
Care Pathway & Coordination.
Referral & Triage
Dedicated general pediatric emergency department with NICU and PICU support for urgent cases.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Clinical evaluation, ECG, Echo, and labs completed during the same outpatient visit.
Multidisciplinary Team Discussion
Cardiology, pediatric subspecialties, and critical care teams to determine the optimal strategy for a wide range of patients requiring cardiology assessment and care.
Family-Centered Care & Long-Term Follow-up
Our Experts.
Patient Stories.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What tests are used in pediatric cardiology?
Pediatric cardiology tests may include ECG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, stress testing, blood pressure checks, oxygen level checks, and advanced imaging when needed. The test depends on the child’s symptoms, age, and suspected heart condition.
Does Burjeel Medical City provide echo and Holter monitoring for children?
Yes. Burjeel Medical City provides echocardiography and Holter monitoring for infants, children, and adolescents. Holter monitoring may be used to check heart rhythm problems, palpitations, fainting, or suspected arrhythmias.
Can children with palpitations or syncope be evaluated here?
Yes. Children with palpitations, fainting, dizziness, chest discomfort, or suspected rhythm problems can be evaluated by the pediatric cardiology team. The doctor may recommend ECG, echo, Holter monitoring, or other tests based on symptoms.
Does the service provide sports-cardiac evaluation for children and adolescents?
Yes. Pediatric cardiology services can support cardiac evaluation for children and adolescents who need heart screening before sports participation, especially if they have chest pain, fainting, palpitations, family history of heart disease, or abnormal test results.
Does Burjeel Medical City provide follow-up after congenital cardiac surgery?
Yes. Burjeel Medical City provides follow-up care for children after congenital cardiac surgery. Follow-up may include clinical assessment, echo, rhythm monitoring, medication review, and long-term monitoring of heart function.
When does a newborn need pediatric cardiac screening?
A newborn may need pediatric cardiac screening if there is a heart murmur, bluish skin or lips, breathing difficulty, poor feeding, low oxygen levels, abnormal prenatal scan, family history of heart disease, or suspected congenital heart condition.
How do I choose a child heart specialist in the UAE?
Choose a child heart specialist in the UAE with experience in congenital heart disease, heart murmurs, rhythm problems, palpitations, fainting, newborn cardiac screening, echo, Holter monitoring, and follow-up after cardiac surgery.
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