The Paediatric Cardiology Department at MMC General Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized cardiac care for infants, children, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart conditions. Supported by a fully equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a team of trained pediatric cardiologists, anesthetists, and cardiac surgeons, the department offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional services. With a high volume of procedures performed monthly, MMC GH ensures expert management of complex cardiac cases with advanced technology and compassionate care.
Services Offered in Paediatric Cardiology:
Trans-thoracic ECHO (TTE) for congenital heart diseases in neonates, children, and adults (100–150 ECHOs/month)
Trans-Esophageal ECHO (TEE) performed in a controlled outpatient setting with vital monitoring and anesthetist support (10–15/month)
Fetal ECHO for inpatient and referral cases (10–15/month)
Per-operative and immediate post-operative ECHO in cardiac surgery and intensive care units (40–50 congenital cardiac surgeries/month)
Diagnostic cardiac catheterizations for a range of congenital heart diseases (approximately 25/month) including:
Left-to-right shunting lesions (VSD, PDA, ASD) with pulmonary hypertension assessment
Tetralogy of Fallot with MAPCA coiling
Evaluation for functionally univentricular heart diseases prior to BDG and Fontan procedures
Pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty
Aortic balloon valvuloplasty
PDA device occlusion
ASD device occlusion
Atrial septostomy
Pericardial tap
MMC General Hospital’s Paediatric Cardiology Department is committed to delivering cutting-edge cardiac care, ensuring the best outcomes for young patients through expert diagnosis, timely interventions, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
