Chest pain, palpitations, fainting, easy fatigue, cyanosis, shortness of breath, or failure to gain weight may indicate heart disease. When these symptoms are evaluated early by pediatric cardiology, serious problems can be prevented.

Congenital heart diseases are followed with regular clinical examination, ECG, and echocardiography. Pediatric cardiology follow-up plays a critical role in determining disease progression, timing of surgery, and long-term quality of life.

Arrhythmias, structural heart diseases, anemia, and thyroid problems are evaluated. Examinations such as ECG, 24-hour Holter monitoring, and exercise testing (treadmill test) clarify whether palpitations are harmless or require treatment.

A pre-sports cardiac examination helps detect hidden heart diseases. In addition, thickening of the heart muscle is also monitored in children who do sports regularly. Pediatric cardiology evaluation helps the child do sports safely by reducing the risk of sudden arrhythmia.

It is determined whether the murmur is innocent or related to heart disease. The heart structures are examined in detail with echocardiography, and in most children it can be confidently explained to the family that the murmur is harmless.

Cyanosis may be a sign of heart diseases that cause low oxygen levels. Pediatric cardiology detects congenital heart anomalies early and plans medical treatment, interventional procedures, or surgery.

No. Not every heart disease requires surgery. Many children can grow up healthy with regular follow-up and medication therapy. The need for surgery is determined by pediatric cardiology based on the type and severity of the disease.

With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, most children can live a normal or near-normal life. Pediatric cardiology follow-up supports physical capacity, school success, and social life, increasing the child’s self-confidence.

Some heart diseases can be detected in the womb with fetal echocardiography. Through cooperation between pediatric cardiology and perinatology, a postnatal treatment plan can be prepared in advance.

The frequency of follow-up varies depending on the type and severity of the disease. Some children are monitored once a year, while others are followed more frequently. Regular pediatric cardiology check-ups reduce sudden risks and possible complications.