We are excited to welcome Dr. Mayada Younis, our new Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Abu Dhabi, to the KidsHeart Medical Center team. With over 20 years of experience across multiple continents, Dr. Mayada excels in women’s health, maternal medicine, and high-risk obstetrics. Dr. Mayada graduated with an MBBS with distinction from St Bartholomew’s and […]
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Red flag in pediatric cardiology – CME Lecture 2024
L01: Red flag in pediatric cardiology Speaker: Dr. Salwa Morcos GendiConsultant, Pediatric & Fetal Cardiology/Adults with CHDKidsHeart Medical Center, Abu Dhabi – Dubai, UAE L02: Introduction to fetal cardiology Speaker: Dr. Salwa Morcos GendiConsultant, Pediatric & Fetal Cardiology/Adults with CHDKidsHeart Medical Center, Abu Dhabi – Dubai, UAE Date: 11 July 2024 | Time: 09:00 – […]
Dr. Dolly Habbal Honored by Marquis Who’s Who
In recognition of a distinguished career marked by significant achievements, Dr. Dolly Habbal has been honored by Marquis Who’s Who, celebrating over thirty years of dedication and substantial contributions to the fields of research, education, and public service. This accolade reflects an illustrious career filled with numerous successes, making Dr. Habbal a role model in […]
MRI Scan – Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
An MRI scan of the heart provides 3D pictures with details of information and real-time condition of the heart chambers to help diagnose and guide treatments. Dr Mohamed Sulaiman, our MRI specialist, performs cardiac MRI in affiliated hospitals to guide treatment of congenital or acquired heart diseases. For an appointment, please call us today. MRI […]
The Normal Heart and How It Works
How normal heart works? The normal heart is a strong, hard-working pump made of muscle tissue. It’s about the size of a person’s fist. The heart has four chambers. The upper two chambers are the atria, and the lower two are the ventricles (Figure A). The chambers are separated by a wall of tissue called […]
Evidence based diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasing with alarming speed.
What is Heart Failure?
You don’t have to face HF alone The term “heart failure” makes it sound like the heart is no longer working at all and there’s nothing that can be done. Actually, heart failure means that the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be. Congestive heart failure is a type of heart failure that requires seeking […]
Types of Heart Failure
Left-sided heart failure The heart’s pumping action moves oxygen-rich blood as it travels from the lungs to the left atrium, then on to the left ventricle, which pumps it to the rest of the body. The left ventricle supplies most of the heart’s pumping power, so it’s larger than the other chambers and essential for normal […]
Congenital heart defects: diagnostic evaluation
Congenital heart defects CHD are often, but not always, diagnosed in infancy. Some may be diagnosed before birth, and many may not be detected until much later in childhood or even in adulthood. If the heart problem is significant, your child’s pediatrician or family physician will likely refer your child to a pediatric cardiologist. Pediatric […]
Children and Internet Surfing!!
Gone are the days, when families used to wait for a fixed and very limited time of TV transmission programmes. International phone calls were for a much reduced duration with a high cost. Type writers were used for script writing. No access to computer technology and to book holidays online. Things, however, have changed tremendously […]