Advanced pediatric and congenital heart care
At Dell Children's Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology in Waco, TX, our pediatric cardiologists specialize in care for newborns, children and teens with heart conditions, and adults with congenital heart disease. We also care for expecting mothers with babies who have congenital heart disease. Our team of pediatric cardiologists deliver comprehensive heart care that’s right for your child. We are part of Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease at Dell Children's Medical Center – the only comprehensive children’s heart center in Central Texas. From diagnostic testing to surgery, we’re here to help your child overcome a childhood heart condition. Learn more about pediatric and congenital cardiology at Dell Children's.
We start by listening to you, to better understand your child and their health. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for your child. As part of their care plan, we support you and provide education so you can better understand your child’s heart condition.
Our pediatric cardiovascular team delivers advanced specialty care, including non-surgical and surgical heart care. We care for pediatric heart conditions, including, but not limited to:
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Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)An arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats irregularly, too fast or too slow. Children with arrhythmias may feel palpitations (irregular heartbeats), dizzy, fatigued or short of breath. They usually do not cause harm, and go away on their own or with treatment. We monitor your child’s arrhythmia over time and provide treatment, if needed.
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Chest painThere are many causes of chest pain – from muscle strains and acid reflux to a heart condition. We provide advanced diagnostic tests and imaging to identify the cause of your child’s chest pain.
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Congenital heart diseaseCongenital heart disease is a heart condition that develops before birth. At Dell Children’s, we diagnose, monitor and treat congenital heart disease in fetuses, children and adults.
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Heart murmurA heart murmur is a whooshing sound made by abnormal blood flow in the heart. Many times, heart murmurs do not require treatment. We diagnose heart murmurs and provide treatment, if needed.
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High blood pressureWe diagnose and monitor high blood pressure in children. We work with you to create a care plan that helps lower your child’s blood pressure to a healthy range.
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High cholesterolWe diagnose and monitor high cholesterol in children. We work with you to create a care plan that helps lower your child’s cholesterol to a healthy range.
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Syncope (passing out spells)There are many reasons a child may pass out, such as stress, dehydration, or a drop in blood pressure. In some cases, passing out may be related to a heart condition. We provide advanced diagnostic tests and imaging to identify the cause of your child’s syncope.
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Family history of heart diseaseIf your child has a family history of heart disease, they may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. We work with you to create a care plan to monitor your child’s heart health and help lower their risk.