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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
09.02.22
Детский кардиолог

Heart conditions in children: what you should know

In our latest article, we find out what the most common heart conditions are in children from esteemed paediatric cardiologist, Dr Alessandro Giardini, who also outlines the various risk factors that parents should be wary of, and reveals whether or not these conditions are hereditary.

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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
28.09.20
кардиолог для взрослых

Congenital heart disease (for parents): what is the outlook?

As a parent, it can be very scary to find out that your baby has a congenital heart defect and undoubtedly you must be wondering what the outlook is for your child's future. Here, one of our top paediatric cardiologists Dr Alessandro Giardini explains the causes of congenital heart disease and the overall outlook of the condition.

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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
21.09.20
Детский кардиолог

How cardiovascular screening young athletes can save lives

Every week, 12 children or young adults die suddenly in the UK while they are exercising or taking part in sports activities. Unfortunately, many of these young people die because of an undiagnosed heart condition they didn't know they had. Dr Alessandro Giardini, a top cardiologist based in London, explains why screening is so important and how this simple test can help prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes all over the country.

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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
17.09.20
Детский кардиолог

Pectus excavatum: how might it affect the heart?

Pectus excavatum is a condition where the breastbone is sunken inwards instead of being level with the ribs. It affects one in 1,000 children, appears in early childhood and becomes more important later on in life. Here, one of our expert paediatric cardiologists Dr Alessandro Giardini explains how the condition might affect the heart and what can be done to treat it.

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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
16.09.20
кардиолог для взрослых

Should my child have an echocardiogram?

Echocardiograms are often used to check that the heart and its valves are working. We spoke to leading paediatric cardiologist, Dr Alessandro Giardini, to learn what the key signs are that an echo test (echocardiogram) may be needed, we also found out what conditions can be diagnosed with an echocardiogram.

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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
27.08.20
Детский кардиолог

Congenital heart disease (CHD): Can my child have a normal life?

Parents and relatives of a child with congenital heart disease (CHD) frequently ask how the condition will affect a child's quality of life. Leading London paediatric cardiologist Dr Giardini is on hand to explain how children with CHD can live a normal and happy life.

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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
05.08.20
Детский кардиолог

My child is having heart palpitations: should I be worried?

Just as in some adults, children can have heart palpitations too, where the heart feels like it is beating too hard or too fast, or like it has skipped a beat or even is fluttering. Palpitations may sometimes happen in young children but they are more likely to occur in older children and adolescents. We asked one of our leading London Paediatric Cardiologists, Dr Alessandro Giardini on how to recognise if your child is having heart palpitations and when to take your child to the doctor.

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Por Dr Alessandro Giardini
22.02.19
Детский кардиолог

My child has chest pain! Should I be worried about their heart?

The chest is packed with many vital structures and therefore it is not surprising that chest pain in a child or adolescent is very worrisome for parents. When should you consult a doctor? Leading paediatric cardiologist Dr Alessandro Giardini is here to explain.

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