If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a congenital heart disease (CHD), the thought of undergoing a Heart CT scan / Cardiac CT can be overwhelming. At KidsHeart Medical Center, we are committed to ensuring that our patients in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are well-informed and comfortable throughout their medical journey. This […]
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Dr. Dolly Habbal Honored by Marquis Who’s Who
Dr Dolly Habbal has been honoured by Marquis Who’s Who for her 30-year career in research, education, and public service. This recognition highlights her dedication, achievements, and impact on the academic and scientific community. Marquis Who’s Who: Recognizing Excellence Marquis Who’s Who is renowned for honouring outstanding individuals across various fields based on their current […]
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 […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
What happened to Danish footballer?! Why midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during his country’s game against Finland?! Denmark’s Star suddenly collapsed on the pitch while running without any previous causes. He laidon the field for about 15 min before being rushed to hospital. “Well, what should I say?, Eriksen was gone!. We did cardiac resuscitation” team […]