Pediatric Myocarditis
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Pediatric myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle in children and adolescents, often following a viral infection; it can affect the heart's ability to pump blood.
Who treats it? The pediatric cardiologist is the specialist who evaluates it, together with the pediatrician; the cardiologist takes part in the comprehensive management of the heart.
Signs to watch for: unusual tiredness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, palpitations, or pale coloring in the child.
When to seek care? When a child has these symptoms, especially after an infectious illness, a prompt evaluation is advisable. Timely review by a professional is key to caring for children's heart health.
Data on 99 doctors who treat pediatric myocarditis
Which specialist treats pediatric myocarditis?
Pediatric myocarditis should be evaluated by a Pediatric Cardiologist; if one is not available nearby, a Cardiologist or Pediatrician can provide initial follow-up care.
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Doctors specialized in pediatric myocarditis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is pediatric myocarditis?
Pediatric myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle in children and adolescents, often following a viral infection; it can affect the heart's ability to pump blood.
Which doctor treats pediatric myocarditis?
Pediatric myocarditis should be evaluated by a Pediatric Cardiologist; if one is not available nearby, a Cardiologist or Pediatrician can provide initial follow-up care.