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Dr. Ramzi Nicolas, MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric)
Dr. Nicolas is a pediatric cardiologist. He specializes in invasive cardiology, including interventional and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Dr. Nicolas is happy to provide a second opinion on any ...
Dr. Ramzi Nicolas, MD
- Springfield, IL
- American University of Beirut
- Accepting new patients
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What is the cause of my son's chest pain?
Chest pain is relatively common in children. Luckily it is rarely from the heart. I recommend your child gets evaluated by his pediatrician.
Can my child have an ECG?
Your child can have an ECG. He is not too young to get one. It is quick and painless.
Does heart rate increase when exposed to the sun?
Heart rate goes up with exercise. It is a normal response. It is expected for it to go up when your child plays outside. Overheating can also cause an increase in the heart rate. READ MORE
Heart rate goes up with exercise. It is a normal response. It is expected for it to go up when your child plays outside. Overheating can also cause an increase in the heart rate.
My son was diagnosed with tachycardia. Is it serious?
Tachycardia is a very broad term. Some are benign and don’t need treatment. We need to know what kind of tachycardia.
What blood pressure is high for children?
Normal blood pressure ranges in kids is dependent on the gender, height and age. There is no set number compared to the adults.
After a heart surgery, when can my son start playing again?
In general kids are cleared to play sports 3 months after open surgery. Assuming surgery was successful and uncomplicated.
Can a 10 year old be required to undergo a bypass surgery?
What kind of blockage? Kids and babies can go on bypass.
My friend was born with his heart outside of his chest cavity. What usually happens with this condition?
Some babies are born with this condition. However surgery is successful in fixing this condition.
My daughter's blood pressure is high while flying. What can I do to help her?
How did you know? Do you carry a blood pressure machine on board? Her BP needs to be monitored when no flying.
Is interventional radiology useful in treating heart disorders?
Some heart conditions are successfully treated with interventional cardiology.
Are there alternatives to a catheter ablation for atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia
You can try different type of medication that can be prescribed by your cardiologist. However catheter ablation is a good option that can cure your child.
Can my child have an echocardiogram?
Yes he can. It is a painless test.
How do you care for a baby with a heart murmur?
It depends on what type of murmur. Some are benign and can be diagnosed by the pediatrician. Others are not and require referral to a pediatric cardiologist.
