Finding Out Exactly What Is Going On
In paediatric cardiology, the diagnosis is most of the work. Get that right and the treatment usually becomes clear.
The Tests We Use, and What Each One Involves
A child's heart is small, fast and constantly changing as they grow. Reading it well takes equipment built for the purpose and someone who has done it tens of thousands of times.
Dr. Pankaj Sugaonkar has performed over 100,000 paediatric echocardiograms.
Paediatric Echocardiography
A painless ultrasound that shows how your child's heart is built and how it is working. The single most useful test in paediatric cardiology.
Learn moreFetal Echocardiography
A detailed scan of a baby's heart before birth, usually between 18 and 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Learn moreNeonatal Echocardiography
Cot-side heart scanning for newborns and premature babies, including inside the NICU.
Learn moreTransesophageal Echo (TEE)
Detailed imaging from directly behind the heart, used to plan and guide device closure.
Learn moreCardiac CT & MRI Reporting
Cross-sectional imaging for complex anatomy and surgical planning, reported by a paediatric cardiologist.
Learn moreDiagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Direct measurement of pressures inside the heart, and high-resolution angiography.
Learn moreNeed a Scan, or a Second Look at One?
Bring any previous echo reports, films and the treatment plan you have been given.