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.
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 19 doctors who treat pediatric myocarditis
Specialties that treat pediatric myocarditis
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Doctors specialized in pediatric myocarditis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
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 is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.