Pediatric Cardiology

Our pediatric cardiologists at Danat Al Emarat Hospital, diagnose and medically (non-surgical) manage heart-related conditions in the fetus, infant, child and adolescent.

The team works closely with our Fetal Medicine consultants to support in diagnosing heart and cardiopulmonary problems in the fetus ensuring the care provided to the parents and their fetus is in the most capable, compassionate hands.
Our state-of-the-art clinical care is focused on the prevention, management and treatment of both congenital and acquired heart disease, in addition to continuing treatment to adult patients with congenital heart disease.
Our pediatric cardiologists are among the most highly trained in Abu Dhabi to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for heart problems. For cases that need surgery, patients are referred to the pediatric cardiothoracic center in Abu Dhabi for surgery or special attention.

In the pediatric cardiology division, we manage children up to the age of 18 years old and young adults with congenital heart diseases.

The most common conditions managed within our division include:

• Heart murmurs
• Congenital heart diseases
• Acquired heart diseases in children
• Chest pain
• Cardiac rhythm abnormalities
• Syncope and fainting
• Neonatal-perinatal cardiac issues
• Cardiac issues related to pre and post-operative period of cardiac surgical intervention
• Hemangiomas and vascular anomalies
• High blood pressure
• Kawasaki disease

For assessment and management, our cardiologists utilize the following modalities: 

• Clinical cardiology evaluation
• Echocardiography
• Cardiopulmonary stress test
• Outpatient electrophysiological services, including ECG and Holter monitoring