Kidz Cardiology

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The patient performs their normal activities including exercise while the test is being done. The patient can shower but no baths or swimming while the monitor is on. It is recommended that the patient documents all activities while wearing this monitor. It is useful when the patient complains of irregular heartbeats or fast heartbeats during the day.

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An ECG requires placement of stickers on the patient’s chest, wrist and ankles but is completely painless. It takes only a few minutes for the technician to capture a recording of the heart rhythm.

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The high frequency sound waves, which are non-radioactive, are sent from a transducer (microphone) which travels through body parts and reflects from the surface of heart structure and valves. The images then can be seen on a TV screen. The procedure is non-invasive, safe and pain free, which is similar to an ultrasound, performed on a pregnant woman to see her unborn baby. The pediatric echocardiogram is used to diagnose abnormalities with the structure of the heart such as holes, narrowed valves, and abnormal connections. The ultrasound is performed on newborns to young adults and takes.

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The test will record changes in your child’s heart rhythm, heart rate, heart function and other symptoms. The doctor and staff will carefully monitor your child during the entire test to make sure there are no problems as the exercise level increases. The exercise part of the test takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, but the entire test takes about 30 minutes. Parents may stay in the room during the test.