Dr Gaurav Agrawal, Pediatric Cardiologist. – Pediatric Practice… Pearls for your Pediatric Office Practice

Congenital Heart Disease…

Cyanotic Spell

4 Dec 202222 Nov 2022

Common precipitation events: Crying Defecation Fevers Dehydration Tachycardia (decreased filling time leads to reduced end diastolic volume) Medications (ACE inhibitors) Treatment: Sequentially, it should be followed as mentioned below:- First…

Congenital Heart Disease…

Role of digoxin in Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease(ACHD)

27 Nov 202222 Nov 2022

Digoxin is a drug indicated in heart failure associated with reduced heart function. Its role in heart failure secondary to left to right shunt lesions in acyanotic congenital heart disease(ACHD),…

Congenital Heart Disease…

Screening for Critical Congential Cyanotic Heart Disease in a newborn

29 Nov 202029 Nov 2020

In first 48 hours, many cyanotic congenital heart diseases can be easily missed. To avoid that, we must assess saturations before discharging the child - at least in one upper and one lower…

Diagnostic Modalities…

Conducting a Pediatric Echocardiography- Determining the Situs

27 Sep 202026 Sep 2020

A basic knowledge of performing a pediatric ECHO is always a bonus to any pediatrician dealing with new-borns. With a basic knowledge, one might not be able to make complex…

Congenital Heart Disease…

Timing of Intervention for closure of defects in Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

5 Jan 20204 Jan 2020

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Ostium secundum ASD is closed between 2-4 years of age.Ostium primum ASD: If not associated with other cardiac lesions like PDA or VSD, then it can be followed by…