What is the recovery time after pediatric heart surgery?
The recovery time after pediatric heart surgery varies depending on the type of surgery and the individual child's condition. In general: For minimally invasive surgeries, the recovery time can be shorter, with children typically returning to normal activities within 4–6 weeks. For more complex surgeries, such as open-heart procedures, recovery can take longer—around 6–8 weeks, with some children requiring a few months for full recovery. Our pediatric cardiac team will provide a detailed recovery plan tailored to your child’s needs and will offer continuous support during the healing process.
What is pediatric cardiac surgery?
Pediatric cardiac surgery is a specialized field of surgery that focuses on the treatment of heart conditions in children. These conditions can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (developed after birth). Pediatric cardiac surgeons perform operations to correct heart defects, improve heart function, and prevent complications that could affect a child's health and development. Surgery may include open-heart procedures, minimally invasive surgery, or catheter-based interventions
What is the role of a fetal medicine specialist in a patient's treatment journey?
The top fetal medicine specialists at Aster MIMS in Calicut play a crucial role in diagnosing patients and providing them with the best treatment that is fruitful for the mother and the fetus. From the initial stage of examining patients’ medical conditions to delivering successful consultations post-treatment, top fetal medicine experts play a crucial role.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a fetal medicine specialist?
Eat food suggested by medical consultants, wear comfortable clothes, take notes of symptoms you experience and a list of questions you have related to the treatment options, and reach the hospital before the estimated time.
When should I consider seeing a fetal medicine specialist?
If you experience any of these medical conditions, abnormal ultrasound findings, diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal test results, previous pregnancy complications, multiple gestations, or exposure to infections, in that case, it is recommended to see a fetal medicine specialist.
What documents to carry on my first visit to a fetal medicine specialist?
Patients are advised to carry medical records of surgical/ non-surgical treatments they had undergone previously, a list of current medications, a list of symptoms they currently face, referral letters from doctors, identity proofs, etc.
What are the most common types of conditions that fetal medicine specialists treat?
Fetal medicine specialists treat genetic disorders, structural birth defects, fetal growth restriction, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), fetal anomalies, maternal health conditions, infections, fetal anaemia, polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios, fetal arrhythmias, etc.
What advancements or technologies are utilized by fetal medicine specialists?
Aster MIMS in Calicut is equipped with top medical types of equipment that include ultrasound machines, 3D/ 4D ultrasound, fetal MRI scanners, amniocentesis kits, chorionic villus sampling (CVS) kits, doppler ultrasound, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) equipment, fetal echocardiography machines.
What question should you ask a fetal medicine specialist?
Patients must ask questions related to potential dangers/ side effects that could affect the baby’s health, possible non-surgical and surgical treatments, the benefits of the treatment option, recovery duration, precautions to ensure the baby’s successful delivery and overall health, lifestyle changes required, side effects to monitor, etc.
How does a fetal medicine specialist decide on a treatment plan?
At Aster MIMS in Calicut, fetal medicine specialists decide on a treatment plan by analysing patients' medical histories and conducting diagnostic tests, such as Ultrasound, Amniocentesis, CVS, Fetal MRI, NIPT, Fetal Echocardiography, and Doppler, and analysing maternal and fetal risks.
