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With offices in three San Antonio locations as well as four outreach clinics throughout central and south Texas, our extensive outreach program makes our services accessible to patients in their own communities. Outreach Clinics please use our toll-free number: 800-697-7008 Cardiology FAQs What can I expect at the first visit? The pediatric cardiology team will conduct a comprehensive evaluation, which will include: A physical examination Height, weight and blood pressure measurements Family history Medical history As part of the evaluation, the pediatric cardiologist may also conduct additional tests to reach a diagnosis. Two of the more commonly performed tests include an electrocardiogram (ECG) and an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart). The tests that are recommended and the questions the pediatric cardiologist will ask during the medical and family history will depend on the reason for the visit. Murmur: What is a heart murmur, and what should I expect with my visit? A murmur is a sound heard by the stethoscope. Sometimes, murmurs represent the normal working of the heart, but sometimes they can represent a problem like a hole or valve narrowing. The pediatric cardiologist may order testing based on the patient’s age, history or exam. Your cardiologist will perform a careful examination and likely an (ECG). Additional testing, such as an echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart), may be performed based on the patient’s symptoms, history, the exam or the ECG results. Chest pain: What should I expect during the visit? You will be asked several questions about your chest pain. Does it occur during exercise? Does it occur while eating or when laying down? How often does it happen? Is there anything that makes it better? They may do testing, such as: An electrocardiogram (ECG) An echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart) A cardiac stress test (an exercise test done on a treadmill or stationary bicycle) Palpitations: What are palpitations, and what should I expect during my visit? If your child’s heart is pounding or racing, he or she may be experiencing palpitations. This sensation can be felt in the chest, throat or neck. The team will ask about when the palpitations happen and how often they occur. They will ask whether the symptoms are with exercise, without exercise or both. They may do testing, such as: An electrocardiogram (ECG) An echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart) A holter monitor (a continuous rhythm recorder worn for one to seven days) An event monitor (a rhythm recorder worn for a month that is activated by the patient during symptoms) A cardiac stress test (an exercise test done on a treadmill or stationary bicycle) Passing out (also called syncope): What should I expect during the visit? There are many reasons for passing out. Your cardiologist will ask about what the patient was doing when they passed out and consider some common causes (e.g., dehydration, illness, seeing blood, standing up too quickly ). They will ask about how the patient felt before passing out and whether the child has passed out during or after exercise. They will ask about your family history. They may do testing, such as: An electrocardiogram (ECG) An echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart) A cardiac stress test (an exercise test done on a treadmill or stationary bicycle) High blood pressure: What should I expect during the visit? The team will check height, weight and blood pressure. They may do testing, such as: An electrocardiogram (ECG) An echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart) High cholesterol: What should I expect during the visit? The team will check height, weight and blood pressure. They will ask about family history and the patient’s diet and exercise habits. They will review the laboratory results and make recommendations based on age, the exam, family history and medical history. It would be helpful to know about close relatives with early-onset heart disease (before age 55 in males and 65 in females). Awarded Two Years in a Row Pediatrix Cardiology of San Antonio is the recipient of the Press Ganey’s, Guardian of Excellence in Patient Experience Award, for two years in a row in 2018 and 2019. Clinical manager Erica Ybarra MSN, RN and her family during the 2023 event. Congenital Heart Walk Our practice has been the top fundraiser (for four years in a row!) for the annual Congenital Heart Walk in San Antonio benefitting the Children’s Heart Foundation. Our team is proud of their fundraising efforts, but seeing the look on our patient’s faces when they see the nurses and doctors at the zoo playing, dancing, and walking right alongside them is priceless.” Services Offered Cardiac Catheterization A test that uses a thin, flexible tube called a catheter, to check the heart. The catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in the arm, groin or neck and threaded to the heart, enabling a cardiologist to conduct diagnostic testing and treatments. Echocardiography A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound waves to take moving pictures of the heart. This allows the cardiologist to examine structures of the heart and identify any abnormalities. Electrophysiology A category of tests cardiologists use to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart to understand where an arrhythmia is coming from. Event Monitoring Provides evaluation of arrhythmia abnormalities over a 30-day period of time. This testing allows for assessment of heart rhythm during symptomatic periods. Exercise Testing Helps the cardiologist find out how well a child’s heart, lungs and muscles work during exercise. The test can also show if there is a lack of blood flow to the heart as the child does work, and helps the cardiologist know the kind and level of activity that’s right for the child Fetal Echo A test that uses ultrasound waves to create moving images of the fetal heart structures, the flow of blood through the heart and the heart rhythm. Holter Monitoring Provides 24-hour recordings of cardiac activity to detect and plan treatment of arrhythmia abnormalities. Inpatient Care Pediatric cardiologists often collaborate with pediatric hospitalists and other pediatric subspecialists in the care and treatment...