Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre Paediatric Cardiology Unit
Committed to providing
comprehensive care to
our smallest patients.
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Our specialised team in both paediatrics and paediatric cardiology provides comprehensive care for children of all ages, managing common illnesses, growth concerns and overall well-being.
We are based at an award winning hospital in South Africa
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
24 HRS
Saturday – Sunday
24 HRS
WELCOME
The Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre’s Paediatric Unit
Welcome to the Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre Cardiology Unit, where focus on diagnosing and treating heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. We cover a wide range of congenital (present at birth) and acquired heart diseases that affect the heart’s structure and function in younger patients. The centre encompasses a close team including paediatricians, paediatric cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists, and our amazing nursing team to provide comprehensive care to our smallest patients.
- Congenital Heart Diseases
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathies
- Heart Failure in Children
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Treatment Options
- Multidisciplinary team
Here's a glimpse into what we offer:
About Us
Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is renowned for its advanced cardiac care, and its Paediatric Cardiology Unit is a vital part of this healthcare provision. The unit specializes in diagnosing, managing, and treating congenital and acquired heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Below is a detailed overview of the services and offerings of the Paediatric Cardiology Unit:
Holistic, Multidisciplinary Care
Child-Centric Approach
Expertise in Rare and Complex Conditions
Advanced Technology and Treatment Options
Focus on Growth and Development
Family-Centred Care
Here's a glimpse into what we offer:
What We Offer You
The Paediatric Cardiology Unit of our hospital provides specialised care for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met in a nurturing environment. Our multidisciplinary team includes a wide array of specialists, each focused on a specific area of paediatric healthcare. Below are the core specialties available within our unit.
The Paediatric Cardiology Unit at Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre provides specialized care for young patients with heart conditions, ranging from common congenital heart defects to more complex cardiovascular disorders.
The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of experienced paediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialized nurses. The hospital’s focus is on delivering personalized, family-centred care that addresses both medical and emotional needs.
Conditions Treated
The unit addresses a wide variety of heart conditions, including: Congenital Heart Diseases, Acquired Heart Diseases, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathies and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Diagnostic Services
The Paediatric Cardiology Unit offers cutting-edge diagnostic services to assess heart conditions in children, including: Echocardiography (Echo), Electrocardiograms (ECG), Cardiac MRI and CT Scans, Cardiac Catheterization and Holter Monitoring
Treatment Options
The unit offers a full spectrum of treatments, both surgical and non-surgical: Medication Management, Interventional Procedures, Surgical Interventions, Heart Failure Management and Post-operative Care and Rehabilitation.
The only facility in KZN to have a Paediatric Critical Care Unit
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