Teen Cardiac Patients

i was diagnosed with MVP @ age 16...asymptomatic until then but got lightheaded at soccer practice and thats what was making me feel bad. but teenage bradycardia doesnt not always=cardiac issues. many well-trained athletes such as runners and swimmers will have what they call "runners heart" or "facial immersion bradycardia." its not uncommon for young people in top physical shape to sustain in the 50's. there are pediatric cardiologists that your son can see if his PCP thinks necessary.

good luck to you and hope all turns out well.. hugs to you and your son

My teenage brother and my school age child are both cardiac patients. Both see a pediatric cardiologist. Do you have any childrens' hospitals in your area? Nurses specialize in the field as well. Good luck to you and your son.

The best thing for you to do, obviously, is to find a specialty hospital. I work peds cardiology (*not as a nurse)...but we deal frequently with children of all ages who have cardiac issues. It can run the gamut from teen heart transplants to anorexics who have no idea the damage they're doing to their hearts.
I agree with other posters, find a pediatric hospital in your area. They should have a cardiology department.

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Hi, I was just wondering if you could tell me a little more about the diagonsis they have for your son.. My son is only 15 years old and we have just found out this week that he also has Bradycardia. At the moment we are waiting to see the Cardio specialist but as you would know that can be along wait emotionally. My son has had chest pains for over a year now, he was looked at by his GP several times but giving the fact that he is very fit he was overlooked at but this time i insisted on an ECG, and now we are faced with the unknown.

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