Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest can be due to a range of underlying cardiac conditions, a CHOC cardiologist tells “American Health Journal.” This can occur at anytime, but more often during sports activities, Dr. Anjan Batra says. Early indicators may be rapid heart rates, palpitations or chest pain during exercise. Dr. Batra recommends every child […]
International Collaboration For Pediatric Innovation
The international conversation begun at last October’s “Pediatrics 2040” has coalesced into a continuing global discussion among the best minds in pediatric innovation. The inaugural, invitation-only Pediatric Innovation Leadership Forum, held at the Ritz-Carlton Dana Point in June, brought pediatric hospitals and industry leaders together to share the ideas that are transforming pediatric medicine. Sponsored […]
Dr. Pierangelo Renella Addresses Cardiac MRIs
A cardiac MRI is an advanced imaging technique that is non-invasive and uses to magnets to help diagnose heart problems, Dr. Pierangelo Renella, a cardiologist at CHOC Heart Institute, tells “American Health Journal.” Using no radiation, cardiac MRIs are often relied upon in cases when standard imaging techniques are insufficient, says Dr. Renella. Learn more […]
Dr. Gira Morchi Discusses Heart Murmurs
About half of all children will exhibit a heart murmur at some point, but in many cases, the condition is harmless, Dr. Gira Morchi, a cardiologist at CHOC Heart Institute, tells “American Health Journal.” A heart murmur is a whooshing or swooshing sound made my blood flowing through the heart, Dr. Morchi says. The sound’s […]
CHOC surgeon performs radiation-free electrophysiology procedure
CHOC expert cures patients of chronic irregular heart beats by using an electrophysiology outpatient procedure that requires no radiation.
