Chest Pain: What to Expect at Your Child's Visit

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What can I expect at my child's visit?

When you arrive to MGfC

• After you check in, a nurse or medical assistant will check your child’s vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature and oxygen).

Meeting the pediatric cardiologist

• The pediatric cardiologist will ask you and your child about any past symptoms or medical concerns.
• The doctor will also listen to your child’s heart and do a full physical exam.

Tests during the visit

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) test. This test helps the care team learn more about your child’s heart beat and how it works. This test does not hurt.
• Echocardiogram (echo). Not everyone needs an echo. This test uses ultrasound waves to make pictures of your child’s heart.
• You will receive any tests results on the same day as the test.

After the visit

• Depending on the test results and your child’ physical exam, they might need more tests after the first appointment.
• Treatment depends on what the doctor finds in the test results.

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