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About PCC 
Mission
What is a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Practice Overview
In 1983, Dr. Ramos a local pediatric cardiologist
founded Pediatric Cardiology Consultants. In 1999, Dr. Garcia became
the newest partner at PCC. Over the years, PCC has established
a main office at the Florida Hospital
Orlando Medical Plaza with
satellite clinics in Melbourne, Daytona
Beach, Eustis and Sebring . Our physicians
are board certified in pediatric cardiology and have many years
of experience. Each physician will conduct consultation with patients
in the office and hospital setting. The practice has grown to include
prenatal cardiology, as well as, newborn infants, children and
adults with congenital heart disease. We continue to expand our
services to the community, incorporating new technology as it becomes
available to provide Central Florida with the highest level of
cardiac care.
Mission
Pediatric Cardiology Consultants is committed to provide the highest quality
of cardiac care to the children of Central Florida by:
- Providing state of
the art medical care to our patients with congenital heart disease,
whether they are unborn babies, infants, children or adults.
- Educating and counseling
our patients and families regarding their medical and emotional
needs in a warm and compassionate way.
- Developing and maintaining
a strong relationship with the physicians in the community
and participating in activities that promote the
health and well being of the children of Central Florida.
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What is a Pediatric Cardiologist?
A pediatric cardiologist is a pediatrician specialized in the diagnosis
and treatment of cardiac abnormalities, both congenital and
acquired, that affect mainly individuals in the pediatric age
group. The science of pediatric cardiology includes an understanding
of how the heart is formed, the functions of the heart, how
abnormalities develop and determining how to treat and repair
abnormalities medically and surgically. The treatment of congenital
heart disease can begin before birth and can continue into
adulthood.
When a pediatrician detects
a potential heart problem, the patient will be referred to a
pediatric cardiologist for further evaluation.
A referral to a pediatric cardiologist could be for a heart murmur,
cyanosis, chest pain, palpitation, dizziness or tachycardia. Pediatric
cardiologists are trained to conduct and interpret diagnostic tests
such as an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram,
holter monitor, stress test and cardiac catheterization.
When patients have a significant heart problem that might require
surgery, a pediatric cardiologist and pediatric cardiac surgeon
coordinate to deliver care to their patient. The pediatric cardiologist
is also responsible for the continuing care of the
patient after heart surgery.
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