What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?

Pediatric cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions like angioplasty, ASD, VSD, Catheterization etc in children.using cath lab procedures

What are the typical symptoms of paediatric heart diseases?

Symptoms include blue color around the lips and skin, difficulty in feeding, shortness of breath, poor growth, fatigue, and pale skin.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by Pediatric Cardiologist ?

Symptoms include blue color around the lips and skin, difficulty in feeding, shortness of breath, poor growth, fatigue, and pale skin.

What is the difference between an pediatric Cardiologist and pediatric Cardiac Surgeon?

Pediatric cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions like angioplasty, ASD, VSD, Catheterization etc in children.using cath lab procedures wheras the pediatric cardiac surgeon operates surgically.

Would a blocked artery show up on ECG?

Yes, it does as an ECG can recognize the signs of Blocked Arteries.

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About Dr. Marelize Bosman

Dr. Marelize Bosman is a Paediatric Cardiologist with a passion for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease.
She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Pretoria and post-graduate qualification in Paediatrics at the University of Kwazulu-Natal.
During her time as a Paediatrician she fell in love with Paediatric Cardiology and after being awarded a Life Healthcare scholarship to subspecialise, followed her dream to become a Paediatric Cardiologist.
She still has close ties to the Paediatric Cardiology Department at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital as well as the University of Kwazulu Natal,
She is an honorary lecturer in Paediatrics.
The doctor has various publications under his name.