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Cardiologist
A cardiologist is a physician that has special training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels. They might be asked to see your baby (consulted) by the neonatologist to help diagnose a heart condition. These heart conditions may include:
Abnormal in the structure of the heart (are all the parts of the heart arranged normally?)
Function of the heart (is the heart pumping blood normally?)
Rate and rhythm of the heart beat (is the heart beating at a normal rate? in a normal rhythm?)
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Aside from examination of the babies, these physicians might perform or interpret tests like x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG), echocardiograms (ECHO), or cardiac catheterization. If the structure of the heart is not normal due to a birth defect, they might work with the cardiovascular surgeon to perform surgery on the heart. Cardiologists might see babies for some time in followup after their discharge.
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