Cardiology - El Paso Children's Hospital
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Cardiology
Cardiology diagnoses and treats diseases and problems of the heart and blood vessels. Heart health is important for everyone. If your child is born with or develops a heart condition, it is important they receive the highest quality of care.
If you’re the parent of a child who is experiencing a cardiac issue in West Texas, it can mean weeks or months of uncertainty, anxiety, and worry. Who can you turn to in El Paso for the diagnosis, answers, and treatment options your family deserves?
Families facing pediatric cardiac issues in West Texas can depend on El Paso Children’s Hospital cardiologist. Every day at El Paso Children’s Hospital, our highly-experienced team of pediatric cardiologists, diagnostic imaging experts, and support specialists are setting a new standard for advanced, patient-centered care for children with heart problems in El Paso, West Texas, and beyond.
With a commitment to the latest diagnostic technology, next-generation techniques, and treating every family with the respect and compassion they deserve, El Paso Children’s Hospital pediatric cardiology team is helping lead the way to a future where no child has to be held back by heart problems. If you’re looking for an experienced pediatric cardiologist in West Texas, El Paso Children’s Hospital is here to help, and we’re dedicated to your child’s healthy journey.
With a commitment to the latest diagnostic technology, next-generation techniques and treating every family with the respect and compassion they deserve, El Paso Children’s pediatric cardiology team is helping lead the way to a future where no child has to be held back by heart problems. If you’re looking for an experienced pediatric cardiologist in West Texas, El Paso Children’s Hospital is here to help, and we’re dedicated to your child’s healing.
Also called heart valve disease, valvular heart disease is a condition in which one or more of the heart's four valves becomes damaged or malfunction, often due to issues like narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation), or not closing as tightly as it should.
Potential causes of pediatric heart valve disease include rheumatic fever, infective endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining of the heart), certain autoimmune diseases, and congenital heart defects present at birth.
Cardiac arrhythmia is a blanket term for any condition involving an abnormal heart rhythm, including the heart beating too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Arrhythmia can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on the specific type a person has.
In addition to providing cutting-edge, patient-first diagnosis and care for arrhythmias and heart valve diseases, the skilled pediatric cardiologists at El Paso Children's Hospital also provide diagnosis and treatment for a variety of other children’s cardiac conditions.
Aortic Valvular Disease
Also called aortic valve disease, aortic valvular disease refers to any condition that causes narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation) or other issues with the heart's aortic valve. Located between the heart's main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) and the aorta -- the body's largest artery, which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart -- the aortic valve normally ensures one-way blood flow from the heart to the body.
Conduction Disorders
Conduction disorders are problems with the heart's electrical system that can disrupt the signals between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. These disorders can potentially cause issues like an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or a slow heart rate.
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Congenital heart anomalies are abnormal issues with the heart's structure that occur as the heart forms in the womb. If these issues are serious, they can impact blood flow, potentially causing symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath or even heart failure - a condition in which the heart isn't able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Many congenital heart anomalies are mild and cause no symptoms. Others may be more serious and require treatment, including surgical intervention.
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Need a highly-skilled pediatric cardiologist in El Paso, Texas? The El Paso Children’s Hospital cardiac specialty clinic, is a technologically advanced hub committed to the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of children’s cardiac issues.
The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment for an initial exam or second opinion by a pediatric cardiologist, contact us today.
Multispecialty Center
5400 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone
915-242-8402
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jeffrey Schuster, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Pediatric Cardiologist
Sudheer Gorla, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Muhammad Asif Qureshi, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Natalia Betancourt-Guzman, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Aortic regurgitation is a condition in which the aortic valve -- the valve that regulates blood flow from the heart to the aorta -- doesn't close properly, allowing blood to leak back into the heart. That can potentially lead to symptoms like fatigue, chest pain after exercise, and shortness of breath. Over time, leakage of blood back into the heart can overload the left ventricle, leading to enlargement of the heart.
A condition where one or more of the heart’s valves don’t work properly, affecting how blood flows through the heart.
Conduction disorders are problems with the heart's electrical system that can disrupt the signals between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. That can potentially cause issues like an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or slow heart rate.
Congenital heart anomalies are abnormal issues with the heart's structure that occur as the heart forms in the womb. If these issues are serious, they can impact blood flow, potentially causing symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath or even heart failure -- a condition in which the heart isn't able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Many congenital heart anomalies are mild and cause no symptoms. However, some are more severe and may require treatment, potentially including surgical repair.
Also called aortic valve disease, aortic valvular disease refers to any condition that causes narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation), or other issues with the heart's aortic valve. Located between the heart's main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) and the aorta -- the body's largest artery, which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart -- the aortic valve normally ensures one-way blood flow from the heart to the body.
Also called mitral valve disease, mitral valvular disease is a group of conditions that affect the valve between the heart's left atrium and left ventricle, including leakage or narrowing. That can cause blood flow problems, sometimes leading to fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms.
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart becomes weakened to the point it can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. That can lead to serious symptoms, including shortness of breath (especially after exercise), fatigue, muscle weakness, fluid buildup in the legs and feet (also called edema) and an irregular or rapid heartbeat. Several issues can cause the steady weakening of the heart that leads to heart failure, including damage to the heart valves or abnormal heart rhythms (cardiac arrhythmias).
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a condition characterized by episodes of a rapid heartbeat -- sometimes as fast as 230 beats per minute -- that begin in the upper chambers (the atria) of the heart. PSVT episodes usually only last a few seconds to a few minutes. While these episodes can come and go quickly, they can cause symptoms like heart palpitations, fainting, chest pain, and severe anxiety.
Similar to atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter is a rapid, abnormal heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, but with a more regular rhythm. It can cause symptoms like palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Pericarditis is often caused by viral infection, but bacteria and fungal infections of the pericardium can also lead to this condition. Symptoms typically include sharp chest pain that worsens when breathing or lying down, and may also be accompanied by fever and fatigue.
Irregular heartbeats in children that can be too fast, too slow, or uneven, affecting how the heart pumps blood.
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Cardiology
Cardiology diagnoses and treats diseases and problems of the heart and blood vessels. Heart health is important for everyone. If your child is born with or develops a heart condition, it is important they receive the highest quality of care.
If you’re the parent of a child who is experiencing a cardiac issue in West Texas, it can mean weeks or months of uncertainty, anxiety, and worry. Who can you turn to in El Paso for the diagnosis, answers, and treatment options your family deserves?
Families facing pediatric cardiac issues in West Texas can depend on El Paso Children’s Hospital cardiologist. Every day at El Paso Children’s Hospital, our highly-experienced team of pediatric cardiologists, diagnostic imaging experts, and support specialists are setting a new standard for advanced, patient-centered care for children with heart problems in El Paso, West Texas, and beyond.
With a commitment to the latest diagnostic technology, next-generation techniques, and treating every family with the respect and compassion they deserve, El Paso Children’s Hospital pediatric cardiology team is helping lead the way to a future where no child has to be held back by heart problems. If you’re looking for an experienced pediatric cardiologist in West Texas, El Paso Children’s Hospital is here to help, and we’re dedicated to your child’s healthy journey.
With a commitment to the latest diagnostic technology, next-generation techniques and treating every family with the respect and compassion they deserve, El Paso Children’s pediatric cardiology team is helping lead the way to a future where no child has to be held back by heart problems. If you’re looking for an experienced pediatric cardiologist in West Texas, El Paso Children’s Hospital is here to help, and we’re dedicated to your child’s healing.
Also called heart valve disease, valvular heart disease is a condition in which one or more of the heart's four valves becomes damaged or malfunction, often due to issues like narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation), or not closing as tightly as it should.
Potential causes of pediatric heart valve disease include rheumatic fever, infective endocarditis (an infection of the inner lining of the heart), certain autoimmune diseases, and congenital heart defects present at birth.
Cardiac arrhythmia is a blanket term for any condition involving an abnormal heart rhythm, including the heart beating too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Arrhythmia can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on the specific type a person has.
In addition to providing cutting-edge, patient-first diagnosis and care for arrhythmias and heart valve diseases, the skilled pediatric cardiologists at El Paso Children's Hospital also provide diagnosis and treatment for a variety of other children’s cardiac conditions.
Aortic Valvular Disease
Also called aortic valve disease, aortic valvular disease refers to any condition that causes narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation) or other issues with the heart's aortic valve. Located between the heart's main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) and the aorta -- the body's largest artery, which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart -- the aortic valve normally ensures one-way blood flow from the heart to the body.
Conduction Disorders
Conduction disorders are problems with the heart's electrical system that can disrupt the signals between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. These disorders can potentially cause issues like an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or a slow heart rate.
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Congenital heart anomalies are abnormal issues with the heart's structure that occur as the heart forms in the womb. If these issues are serious, they can impact blood flow, potentially causing symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath or even heart failure - a condition in which the heart isn't able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Many congenital heart anomalies are mild and cause no symptoms. Others may be more serious and require treatment, including surgical intervention.
See More
Need a highly-skilled pediatric cardiologist in El Paso, Texas? The El Paso Children’s Hospital cardiac specialty clinic, is a technologically advanced hub committed to the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of children’s cardiac issues.
The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment for an initial exam or second opinion by a pediatric cardiologist, contact us today.
Multispecialty Center
5400 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone
915-242-8402
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jeffrey Schuster, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Pediatric Cardiologist
Sudheer Gorla, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Muhammad Asif Qureshi, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Natalia Betancourt-Guzman, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Aortic regurgitation is a condition in which the aortic valve -- the valve that regulates blood flow from the heart to the aorta -- doesn't close properly, allowing blood to leak back into the heart. That can potentially lead to symptoms like fatigue, chest pain after exercise, and shortness of breath. Over time, leakage of blood back into the heart can overload the left ventricle, leading to enlargement of the heart.
A condition where one or more of the heart’s valves don’t work properly, affecting how blood flows through the heart.
Conduction disorders are problems with the heart's electrical system that can disrupt the signals between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. That can potentially cause issues like an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or slow heart rate.
Congenital heart anomalies are abnormal issues with the heart's structure that occur as the heart forms in the womb. If these issues are serious, they can impact blood flow, potentially causing symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath or even heart failure -- a condition in which the heart isn't able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Many congenital heart anomalies are mild and cause no symptoms. However, some are more severe and may require treatment, potentially including surgical repair.
Also called aortic valve disease, aortic valvular disease refers to any condition that causes narrowing (stenosis), leaking (regurgitation), or other issues with the heart's aortic valve. Located between the heart's main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) and the aorta -- the body's largest artery, which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart -- the aortic valve normally ensures one-way blood flow from the heart to the body.
Also called mitral valve disease, mitral valvular disease is a group of conditions that affect the valve between the heart's left atrium and left ventricle, including leakage or narrowing. That can cause blood flow problems, sometimes leading to fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms.
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart becomes weakened to the point it can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. That can lead to serious symptoms, including shortness of breath (especially after exercise), fatigue, muscle weakness, fluid buildup in the legs and feet (also called edema) and an irregular or rapid heartbeat. Several issues can cause the steady weakening of the heart that leads to heart failure, including damage to the heart valves or abnormal heart rhythms (cardiac arrhythmias).
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a condition characterized by episodes of a rapid heartbeat -- sometimes as fast as 230 beats per minute -- that begin in the upper chambers (the atria) of the heart. PSVT episodes usually only last a few seconds to a few minutes. While these episodes can come and go quickly, they can cause symptoms like heart palpitations, fainting, chest pain, and severe anxiety.
Similar to atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter is a rapid, abnormal heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, but with a more regular rhythm. It can cause symptoms like palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Pericarditis is often caused by viral infection, but bacteria and fungal infections of the pericardium can also lead to this condition. Symptoms typically include sharp chest pain that worsens when breathing or lying down, and may also be accompanied by fever and fatigue.
Irregular heartbeats in children that can be too fast, too slow, or uneven, affecting how the heart pumps blood.
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