The Pediatric Cardiology Department at Aster MIMS Calicut is a centre of excellence, offering comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge cardiac care for children and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart diseases. As a premier pediatric heart care centre in Kerala, we specialize in early diagnosis, advanced treatment options, and long-term management of pediatric heart conditions.
Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, including 2D and 3D echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, CT angiography, and electrophysiology studies, ensuring precise evaluation and timely intervention. We offer minimally invasive interventional procedures such as balloon angioplasty, device closure for ASD, VSD, and PDA, stent placement, and electrophysiology-based ablation therapy, reducing hospital stays and recovery time for children.
For complex congenital heart diseases, we work closely with renowned pediatric cardiac surgeons to provide advanced surgical solutions, including corrective and palliative heart surgeries, ensuring optimal long-term outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric cardiologists, neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, and rehabilitation experts, offering round-the-clock critical care and post-operative support.
At Aster MIMS Calicut, we believe in holistic, family-centred care, providing counselling, lifestyle guidance, and continuous follow-ups to support the overall well-being of our young patients. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-first care makes us a trusted destination for pediatric cardiac treatment in Kerala.
Services:
- Device closure of PDA/ASD/VSD, coronary AV fistula.
- Preterm PDA device closure
- Coil closure of PDA / MAPCA’s
- Ductal Stenting
- Coarctation stenting / Balloon dilatation
- Newborn Valvotomies and Balloon Atrial septostomy
- Interventions in complex heart diseases (Hybrid Techniques)
- Diagnostic Catheterisation
- BAV / BPV
- PA Stenting
- Pacemaker implantation
- Echocardiography (Neonatal and Pediatric transthoracic, Transesophageal)
- 128 Slice MDCT Scanner.
- Cardiac MRI
- Comprehensive fetal cardiac care involving obstetric neonatal & paediatric cardiac services.
- We promote & assist in-utero transport of fetuses with critical congenital heart disease.
- ECG, Holter, Treadmill
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
Advanced Technology & Facilities
Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.
Electrophysiology lab-3D mapping, RF ablation.
Dedicated modern operating theatres.
Echocardiography lab – 2D and 3D ECHO, Trans-esophageal ECHO.
Advanced Fetal Heart Unit
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit
Pulmonary Artery Hypertension clinic
Heart Failure Clinic
BMU 40-blood monitoring unit, to enhance safety of complex surgeries during cardiopulmonary bypass (second installation in India).
NIRS- Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy for advanced intraoperative brain monitoring to provide superior neurological outcomes in complex surgeries.
Exclusive pediatric cardiac ICU
ECMO
Cardiac CT and MRI
FAQs
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What are the common heart conditions in children?
The most common heart conditions in children include:
- Congenital heart defects
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Acquired heart diseases
