After its official establishment in early 2014, the division of Pediatric Cardiology has now resurrected in October 2022 under the directorship of Dr Edwin Francis who has proved his mettle in the field over the last two decades. With the prospect of making the department a center of excellence for pediatric cardiology, the team provides comprehensive care to all patients. With an exclusively dedicated cardiac catheterization lab, we are ready 24/7 to accept cases of any complexity for treatment. Complete spectrum of pediatric and adult congenital diagnostic and interventional procedures including ASD/VSD/PDA device closure (including PDA device closure in preterm and low birth weight), PDA stenting, Coarctation stenting, Balloon valvotomy, balloon atrial septostomy, transcatheter valve implantation, pulmonary artery stenting, paravalvular leak closure, etc. are done with excellent outcomes. The department also is the only center in Kerala with a record of doing trans-catheter closure of Sinus venosus ASDs which till now was the surgeon’s forte.
Our Services
- ASD/VSD/PDA device closure
- PDA stenting
- Coarctation stenting
- Balloon valvotomy
- Balloon atrial septostomy
- Para-valvular leak closure
- Transcatheter valve implantation
- Transcatheter closure of sinus venosus ASD
- Pediatric electrophysiology and arrhythmia services
- Pediatric pacemaker & ICD implantation and management
- Fetal cardiology unit - diagnosis and management of fetus with arrhythmia and congenital heart defects
- Comprehensive care for pregnancy complicated by CHD/PAN
