Reasons to See Us
The most common reasons your child would be referred to our office is for the evaluation of a heart murmur or because your primary care physician suspects a possible heart problem. It is important to stress "heart murmur" is not a diagnosis, but simply means an extra sound coming from the heart. Most heart murmurs in children are normal.
Other reasons for referral may include:
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Chest pain
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Family history of heart problems/disease
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High blood pressure/hypertension
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High cholesterol
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Passing out/dizziness (Syncope)
We treat:
To better understand how a normal heart works, please refer to our explanation of the structure and function of a normal heart.