In episode 14 of KidzDocTalk, Dr. Jennie and special guest, Dr. Melissa Diamond, cardiologist at Pediatric Associates' Hialeah & Aventura Offices, talk all things cardiology and how little hearts relate to Covid in kids
This episode covers cardiac effects reported in children that have been infected by Covid such as:
-Myocarditis
-Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)
-Pulmonary hypertension
-Angina
-Clotting
-Abnormal EKG and labs
-Sudden Death
The doctors also deep dive into what parents need to know to get kids cleared for sports after being exposed to Covid, what symptoms to look for and when they need to see their pediatrician or cardiologist specialist. Abnormal findings that make children unable to be cleared for sports is also discussed.
Learn how getting children 12 years old and up vaccinated can help lower the risk and symptoms and why children with underlying heart conditions still are recommended to get vaccinated.
Melissa Diamond grew up in South Florida. She completed her undergraduate and medical school at the University of Miami and continued on with residency and fellowship both at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She has been with Pediatric Associates for 4 years and currently works primarily out of the Aventura and soon to be Hialeah locations.
Covid-19 vaccine information is constantly changing as we get new updates every day. We will continue to give guidance as we receive more educated and evidence-driven information to our listeners. As of this recording, Pediatric Associates recommends getting vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.