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Dr. Lloyd Marks, MD

Cardiologist (Pediatric)

Dr. Lloyd Marks is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Marks specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Dr. Lloyd Marks, MD
  • Tampa, FL
  • University of Tennessee’s Haslam School of Business
  • Accepting new patients

What blood pressure is high for children?

Here is a link to a table of normal blood pressures for children <https://www.childrensmercy.org/siteassets/media-documents-for-depts-section/documents-for-health-care-providers/evidence-based-practice/clinical-practice-guidelines--care-process-models/normal-blood-pressures-by-age.pdf>

Can a 10 year old be required to undergo a bypass surgery?

There is not enough information to answer this question. If the child has coronary blockages due to Kawasaki's Disease, bypass surgery would be a rare but possibly necessary option. READ MORE
There is not enough information to answer this question. If the child has coronary blockages due to Kawasaki's Disease, bypass surgery would be a rare but possibly necessary option.