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Understanding Pediatric Cardiology

Doc — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:58:41 +0000

What is Pediatric Cardiology?
Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the field of pediatric cardiology has continued to expand beyond anyone’s past projections. Futuristic technologies allow doctors and specialists to do things which no one could have imagined in earlier times, an informational advent which has lead to the invention of even more fantastical procedures. For those who find themselves unable to locate a real heart for transplant, they can receive an artificial one, some even being external and easily accessible to medical crews. A small balloon can be inserting into the heart’s main arteries to remove clogs and clots, and quick-thinking masters of the knife can practice vital open-heart surgeries in mere minutes. These and other astonishing advancements have directly affected another fledgling field- that of pediatric cardiology.

In the past, heart problems in children were seldom understood, even by the most distinguished professionals. Particularly in the early 20th century, unexplained deaths in children were rarely labeled as heart-related, even if, in reality, they were exactly that. Although this reality might seem alien to today’s medically adept society, the know-how to diagnose minute heart and cardiac disorders has not always been there. In fact, the deep insight which doctors and specialists now take for granted has only recently been perfected for use within the standard population. Nowadays, heart problems in children are more common than ever before. Not only because of changing trends in eating and lifestyle habits, but due to scientists’ new ability to recognize them prematurely.

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Revolutionary ultrasounds allow doctors to diagnose rare heart disorders before children even leave the womb. This process is known as fetal echocardiology, and the full impact of it’s discovery has likely yet to be fully realized. By utilizing information collected by fetal echocardiologists, modern surgeons are capable of correcting potentially fatal heart defects present in children still in the womb. In correcting disorders such as heart holes, defects in major arteries or murmurs before children are born, it allows the fetus’ heart to fully heal with the help of their mother’s vitality.

While fetal paediatric cardiology has methods to address defects prior to birth, fetal echocardiology is still in it’s early years. Much of the time, diagnosis times are prolonged, and babies are left to live with their conditions until after birth. This can make arise a wealth of problems, some being difficult for doctors to address. Whereas the child is suspended in a perfect, safe environment while contained within their mother, the outside world is far from safe. Babies’ hearts are particularly susceptible to shock immediately after being born, and this can cause any pre-existing issues to be considerably magnified. Most of the time, this rather alarming difference of location does not prove enough to scare a child dead, but it can at times do just that.

Doctors and surgeons, faced with the need to keep newborn babies alive whilst giving them open heart surgery, have had to innovate in unimaginable ways. Most anesthesia cannot be administered to very small children, leaving an important aspect of surgery unusable. Studies suggest that the use of anesthesia do not affect children during birth, but afterward their heavy use can cause a host of unpleasant side-effects. From behavioral problems to drug toxicity, the risk of administering sedatives can last years, perhaps even that child’s entire life. Doctors, however, have discovered how to compensate. By using exact combination of key sedatives, anesthesiologists can keep babies unconscious whilst performing delicate procedures without the risk of long-term damage

Here is a list of Austin Pediatric Cardiologists:

Pediatric Care of Austin Pa
Shapiro Ronald B MD
(512) 320-8388

Children’s Cardiology Associates
http://www.cca-austin.com
(512) 454-1110

Pediatric Care of Austin Pa
Holt D Byron MD
(512) 320-8388

Dr. James P. Finnigan, MD
(512) 454-1110

Dr. Silvana M. Lawrence, MD
(512) 454-1110

Dr. Karen L. Wright, MD
(512) 454-1110

Pediatric Care of Austin Pa
Wong Frank MD
(512) 320-8388

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Austin Pediatric Offices & Pediatricians

Doc — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:39:01 +0000

Pediatric Associates of Austin
1500 W 38th St # 20, Austin, TX
(512) 458-5323

Capital Pediatric Group
1100 W 39th 1/2 St, Austin, TX
(512) 454-4545

Specially for Children: Pediatric Neurology
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd # 200, Austin, TX
(512) 628-1870

Pediatric Cardiology of Austin
900 E. 30th St., Suite 311, Austin, TX
(512) 320-8388

Elena Ruiz
2499 S Capital of Tx Hwy #100b, Austin, TX
(512) 328-7666?

Schoolhouse Pediatrics
4201 Bee Cave Rd, West Lake Hills, TX
(512) 327-1155

Lake Austin Pediatrics
5656 Bee Cave Rd # C104, West Lake Hills, TX
(512) 328-2333

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1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd # 400, Austin, TX
(512) 481-9330

Thiel Pediatric Dentistry
4701 West Gate Boulevard, Austin, TX
(512) 892-0013

Butterfly Pediatric Dentistry
4201 Marathon Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 206-2929

Charlotte N. Weaver (MD)
7004 Bee Cave Rd # 1, Austin, TX
(512) 327-0562

Southwest Pediatric Associates
7900 FM 1826, Austin, TX
(512) 288-9669

Capitol Pediatric Group
4100 Duval Rd # 4-100, Austin, TX
(512) 250-0220

Kangos Pediatrics
12411 Hymeadow Drive, Austin, TX
(512) 250-1997

Erica C. Sharp (MD)
12201 Renfert Way # 110, Austin, TX
(512) 491-5125

Jollyville Pediatrics
11851 jollyville rd suite 204, Austin, TX
(512) 219-5550

The Austin Diagnostic Clinic
Marketing/PR Department, 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX
(512) 901-1111

Caldwell William D MD
1305 West 34th St. Suite 210, Austin, TX
(512) 454-0406

Children’s Medical Group
711 W. 38th Street Suite G-2, Austin, TX
(512) 451-5161

Lakeway Pediatric Associates
900 Lakeway Drive, Austin, TX
(512) 328-2266

Kidtherapy Rehabilitation Center
4607 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX
(512) 916-1511

Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists – Surgeon Pediatric Neonatology Section
5000 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX
(512) 328-8900

Ramona C. Lopez – Pediatric Medicine
4007 James Casey St # D140, Austin, TX
(512) 443-3883

Central Texas Orthodontics: Dr George Cantu and Dr Brian St. Louis
3413 Slaughter Ln W, Austin, TX
(512) 292-1910

Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics
1301 Barbara Jordan Boulevard, Austin, TX
(512) 478-8116

Dr. Pamela Singletary, DDS
4308 N. Quinlan Park Rd, Suite 201, Austin, TX
(512) 266-7200

Pediatric Professionals South: Lewellyn Larry L DO
4007 James Casey St # A150, Austin, TX
(512) 447-0707

Diane S. Garza (MD)
4315 James Casey St # 3, Austin, TX
(512) 460-3404

Specially for Children: Pediatric Genetics
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd # 200, Austin, TX
(512) 628-1840

Specially for Children: Pediatric Nephrology
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd # 200, Austin, TX
(512) 628-1860

Elaine L. Hamilton (MD)
5656 Bee Cave Rd # C104, West Lake Hills, TX
(512) 327-1177

Assured DNA & Drug Testing
1706 S. Lamar, Suite A, Austin, TX
(512) 480-8378

Pediatric Dental Professionals
9015 Mountain Ridge Drive, Austin, TX
(512) 346-9771

Mary M. Johnson (MD)
4700 Seton Center Pkwy # 125, Austin, TX
(512) 338-8500

Brackenridge Hospital
601 E 15th St, Austin, TX
(512) 324-7000

John R. Worrel (MD)
12221 N MO Pac Expy, Austin, TX
(512) 901-4016

Pediatric Partners
3410 Far West Blvd # 130, Austin, TX
(512) 345-6758

Specially for Children: Pediatric Gastroenterology
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd # 200, Austin, TX
(512) 628-1810

Robert W. Lowrey (MD)
6835 Austin Center Blvd # 100, Austin, TX
(512) 346-6611

Lily Sood (MD)
3828 S 1st St, Austin, TX
(512) 443-1311

Courtney Dudley : Pediatric Medicine
12174 N Mo Pac Expy # A, Austin, TX
(512) 833-7334

Specially for Children: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd # 200, Austin, TX
(512) 628-1820

Hutchens Lisa MD
4201 Bee Cave Rd, West Lake Hills, TX
(512) 327-1155

Elsa Brieno (MD)
800 W 34th St # 208, Austin, TX
(512) 323-0276

Dr. Hanoch A. Patt, MD
4314 Medical Pkwy # 200, Austin, TX
(512) 454-1110

Amy M. Alcorn (MD)
8204 Brodie Ln # 101, Austin, TX
(512) 282-8967

Dr. Jason Fullmer, MD : Pediatric Pulmonology
3305 Northland Dr # 512, Austin, TX
(512) 380-9200

Casey Mulcihy, MD : Surgeon Pediatric Neonatology
South Austin Professional Bldg, 4007 James Casey, D 200, Austin, TX
(512) 447-5588

Dr. Kira Carey, MD : Pediatric/Adolescent Psychiatry
1301 W 38th St # 700, Austin, TX
(512) 324-2019

Dr. Thomas R. Walters, MD : Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
1700 S MO Pac Expy, Austin, TX
(512) 327-7000

Allergy & Asthma Consultants
800 W 34th St # 201, Austin, TX
(512) 454-5821

Lakeway Pediatric Associates
900 Ranch Road 620 S # C201, Lakeway, TX
(512) 328-2266

Dr. Keith Kerr, MD : Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 324-0000

Dr. Marilyn M. Doyle, MD : Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine
Suite 104, 313 East 12th Street, Austin, TX
(409) 772-2222

Joanne W. Edoka (MD) : Pediatric Medicine
800 W 34th St # 208, Austin, TX
(512) 323-0276

Pediatric Services of America
14205 Burnet Rd # 640, Austin, TX
(512) 248-0400

Sawyer Drew G MD : Physicians & Surgeon Pediatric Otolaryngology
3705 Medical Pkwy # 200, Austin, TX
(512) 452-0231

Cook Robert D : Physicians & Surgeon Pediatric Allergy
4150 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 467-0978

William J. Halden (MD) : Pediatric Medicine
1301 W 38th St # 309, Austin, TX
(512) 454-6767

Carousel Pediatric Orthodontic
7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd # 100, Austin, TX
(512) 744-6000

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