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Pradeepkumar Charla

Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology

Dr. Pradeepkumar Charla is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Brecksville, Ohio. Dr. Charla 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.
Pradeepkumar Charla
  • Brecksville, Ohio
  • Accepting new patients

What is the usual treatment for tachycardia?

Depends on the severity, duration, cause, and type of tachycardia. Please seek your cardiologist for further assessment.

Can low heart rate be fixed?

Depends on how low, the type of rhythm, and symptoms.


How do you prevent arrhythmia naturally?

It's important to know the type of arrhythmia and the underlying cause. Treating the underlying cause is essential. In general, you can reduce the risk of arrhythmia by living READ MORE
It's important to know the type of arrhythmia and the underlying cause. Treating the underlying cause is essential. In general, you can reduce the risk of arrhythmia by living a heart-healthy life.

How do you care for a baby with a heart murmur?

There is no special way of caring for children with heart murmur. Have them see a cardiologist, and if murmur is of no concern, treat them normally and enjoy time with them. READ MORE
There is no special way of caring for children with heart murmur. Have them see a cardiologist, and if murmur is of no concern, treat them normally and enjoy time with them.

What causes heart murmurs in kids?

Heart murmur is a sound that we hear through stethoscope. Most often, it's benign, produced due to normal blood circulation within the heart. But it can also be produced secondary READ MORE
Heart murmur is a sound that we hear through stethoscope. Most often, it's benign, produced due to normal blood circulation within the heart. But it can also be produced secondary to narrow or leaky valves, holes in the heart, heart muscle problems, etc.

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How do you prepare for a heart ablation?

You should have clear instructions from your cardiologist in regards to that. He can suggest any alterations to your medications (i.e., blood thinners). Typically, you will be READ MORE
You should have clear instructions from your cardiologist in regards to that. He can suggest any alterations to your medications (i.e., blood thinners). Typically, you will be instructed not to eat anything after midnight the night before your procedure, to assure that your procedure is done on an empty stomach. Suggest contacting your cardiologist.
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Is there an age limit for heart bypass surgery?

No age limit, but surgical risk increases with age, type of surgery, and other comorbid medical problems, if any.