Pediatric Cardiology Center, Synphaet Children’s Hospital

Early detection, precise diagnosis, protecting your child’s heart with 24/7 care.

Heart disease in children can be found from birth to adolescence, especially congenital heart disease, which occurs in about 8 out of 1,000 newborns. In addition, there are acquired heart diseases that develop later, such as myocarditis, valvular heart disease, arrhythmia, or rheumatic heart disease. Although some conditions may present with only minor symptoms, without proper diagnosis and treatment, they can affect a child’s growth, physical activity, and long-term quality of life.

The Pediatric Cardiology Center at Synphaet Children’s Hospital is ready to provide comprehensive care for children with heart abnormalities. Our pediatric cardiologists work alongside a multidisciplinary team equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography, and cardiac stress tests to accurately identify abnormalities, plan appropriate treatments, and monitor symptoms continuously, ensuring every child has a healthy heart to grow to their full potential.

Suspected Symptoms of Heart Disease in Children

• Infant tires easily while nursing, chest retractions (sunken chest)
• Cyanosis (bluish skin or lips)
• Older children getting tired abnormally easily, rapid breathing
• Chest pain
• Fainting while playing or running
• Heart murmur

Conditions and Diseases We Treat

We care for, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular disorders in children from newborns to adolescents.

• Congenital Heart Disease: Such as atrial/ventricular septal defect (ASD/VSD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), congenital valvular stenosis or regurgitation, and complex congenital heart diseases.
• Acquired Heart Disease: Kawasaki disease, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, pericarditis, and infectious endocarditis.
• Arrhythmia: Abnormally fast or slow heartbeats, skipped beats, palpitations in children, and fainting due to cardiac causes.
• Blood Pressure and Vascular Diseases: Pediatric hypertension, and abnormalities of the coronary arteries and great vessels.

Diagnostic Services and Specialized Treatments

• Transthoracic Echocardiogram: Painless and safe evaluation of heart structure, valves, and blood flow with high accuracy.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG): Evaluates heart rate and rhythm.
• 24-Hour Holter Monitoring: For children experiencing occasional irregular heartbeats.
• Chest X-ray
• Treatment and Therapy Planning: Providing medical management with heart medications, long-term monitoring of cardiac function and child development, counseling on lifestyle, exercise, and care for children with heart conditions, as well as coordinating care with pediatric cardiac surgeons and specialized teams for complex cases.

Why choose the Pediatric Cardiology Center at Synphaet Children’s Hospital?

• ✓ Expert Pediatric Cardiology Team: Treatment plans are designed by pediatric cardiologists who understand the unique structural differences of children’s hearts at each stage of development.
• ✓ Ready for Emergencies: A pediatric team is ready to handle emergencies, such as cyanosis, acute shortness of breath, or abnormal heartbeats, even during the night.
• ✓ Complete Pediatric Cardiac Equipment: Precise and safe testing including ECG and Echocardiography designed specifically for children.
• ✓ Multidisciplinary Care: Coordinating treatment with other pediatric specialists, cardiac surgeons, and rehabilitation teams for maximum effectiveness.
• ✓ Holistic and Continuous Care: Beyond treating symptoms, we guide parents on nutrition, physical activity, and home observation to prevent long-term complications.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

• Q: How can I tell if a newborn might have congenital heart disease?
  A: Observe their feeding behavior: the baby may nurse for a short time and then rest, breathe rapidly or have chest retractions, sweat heavily while feeding, fail to thrive, have poor weight gain, or have bluish lips, fingers, and toes.
• Q: How is Kawasaki disease related to heart disease in children?
  A: Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. If not treated in time, it can lead to coronary artery aneurysms, which are a major cause of ischemic heart disease in children. Early treatment is therefore extremely crucial.
• Q: When should I bring my child for a heart check-up?
  A: If your child tires easily, turns blue, breathes rapidly, has palpitations, faints, experiences chest pain, or if a doctor detects a heart murmur, they should be evaluated by a specialist.
• Q: Can a child with heart disease play sports or exercise?
  A: It depends on the type and severity of the heart condition. Many children can engage in light-to-moderate physical activity normally, but some with severe arrhythmia or valve stenosis may need to restrict activities. A pediatric cardiologist will assess safety on an individual basis.
• Q: Can congenital heart disease be detected at birth?
  A: Yes, many cases can be detected during pregnancy, in the newborn period, or through postnatal check-ups and echocardiography.
• Q: Does every child with heart disease require surgery?
  A: No. Many children can be managed with close monitoring or medication, depending on the type and severity of the disease.