Shailendra Kumar 
A neonatologist is a children’s doctor who specialises in caring for newborn babies, especially those who are born prematurely, become unwell or need extra medical support after birth. You may meet a neonatologist before or shortly after your baby is born if there are concerns during pregnancy or if your baby needs specialist care during … Read more
When your child is referred for an echocardiogram, you may wonder what the scan can show and whether the referral means that a serious heart problem is suspected. An echocardiogram, often called an echo, is an ultrasound scan that creates moving images of your child’s heart and allows the cardiology team to assess its structure, … Read more
When your child is referred for an echocardiogram, it is understandable to have questions about radiation, discomfort and possible risks. A standard transthoracic echocardiogram is a non-invasive ultrasound scan that does not use X-rays or expose your child to ionising radiation. During a standard transthoracic echocardiogram, a small handheld probe is moved over your child’s … Read more
If your child has been referred for an echocardiogram, it is natural to have questions about what the scan involves and what it might show. A standard transthoracic echocardiogram, often called an echo, is a non-invasive ultrasound scan that creates moving images of your child’s heart without using ionising radiation. The scan can assess the … Read more
If your child has a heart murmur, it is natural to wonder whether it will disappear as they grow. Many innocent murmurs become quieter or are no longer heard over time, while others remain audible without affecting your child’s heart, development or normal activities. What matters most is why the murmur is present rather than … Read more
Hearing that your child has a heart murmur can feel worrying, especially if you are concerned that it may indicate a hidden heart problem. However, many murmurs found in otherwise healthy children are innocent sounds caused by normal blood flow through a healthy heart. Once a murmur has been confidently confirmed as innocent, it does … Read more
Hearing that your child has a heart murmur can naturally make you feel concerned, but it does not always mean there is a problem with their heart. A heart murmur is an extra sound heard through a stethoscope, and in many healthy children it is simply caused by normal blood flowing through the heart. Once … Read more
At London Paediatric Clinic, you do not usually need a GP referral to arrange a private paediatric cardiology appointment when paying for the consultation yourself. You can contact the clinic directly, although a referral letter or previous medical records may still help the cardiologist understand your child’s symptoms, medical history and earlier investigations. Private medical … Read more
Being told that your child has a heart murmur can be worrying, but you should remember that a murmur is simply an extra sound heard when blood flows through the heart. Many heart murmurs in children are innocent and do not mean your child has a heart problem. Not every child with a heart murmur … Read more
When your child is referred to a paediatric cardiologist, you may wonder which tests they will need and what each investigation involves. Many first-line heart tests, including ECGs and echocardiograms, are non-invasive and usually well tolerated. A small number of children may need more specialised investigations involving sedation, general anaesthesia or an invasive procedure. Some … Read more
