Paediatric cardiology focuses on heart and circulatory conditions affecting children from infancy through adolescence. Some heart conditions are present from birth, while others may develop or become noticeable as a child grows.
Children may require assessment for heart murmurs, breathing difficulties, poor feeding, reduced activity tolerance, growth concerns, chest discomfort, or abnormalities identified during routine examination. Some conditions may only require monitoring, while others may need medical treatment or specialist intervention.
The focus is on early identification, careful monitoring, and coordinated heart care that supports healthy growth and development.
Paediatric cardiology care includes heart assessment, monitoring, diagnostic testing, and long-term follow-up where needed. Services may include:
You may benefit from paediatric cardiology care if your child:
Your child’s care may involve physical examination, heart imaging, monitoring, and follow-up depending on their condition and symptoms. Care may include:
Comprehensive tools and resources to guide your treatment and recovery.
Heart investigations may be used to assess heart structure, rhythm, circulation, and overall heart function. Depending on your child’s needs, the care team may use:
These assessments help guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term monitoring.
Some children with heart conditions may benefit from additional nutritional, developmental, rehabilitation, or emotional wellbeing support. Support services may include:
Paediatric cardiologists assess and manage heart and circulatory conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.
A heart murmur is an extra sound heard during a heartbeat. Some murmurs are harmless, while others may require further assessment.
Yes. Some congenital heart conditions may be identified during newborn care, routine examination, or after symptoms develop.
Some children may benefit from periodic monitoring to assess heart growth, rhythm, and function over time.
Many children with heart conditions can remain active with appropriate monitoring and guidance from their care team.
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