Pediatrix Cardiology of Southern California

Although it is hard to say goodbye, Pediatrix Cardiology of Southern California would like to wish the very best to two of our physicians that will be starting a new journey. Dr. Farhouch Berdjis will be relocating to Colorado and Dr. Linda Pauliks will be relocating to Michigan. They will be missed, but we wish them the very best.

What is a pediatric cardiologist? Find out here:

A hidden condition: What you should know about PFOs and their treatment:

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful day filled with love and laughter.

Here is a great article: Understand Congenital Heart Disease: Understand Congenital Heart Disease:

The American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good movement is designed to inspire people to live healthier lives and create lasting change. Heart disease and stroke affect everyone in this countryyou, your neighbors and your loved ones. But beating these deadly diseases doesn’t have to mean radical fad diets and crazy exercise trends that are only temporary fixes. A long life of heart health is about taking small steps each day to change how you eat and live. As those small ...steps add up, you’ll change your life for the better. During November, Eat Smart Month, here are few reminders to help you keep holiday weight gain at bay. Enjoy heart-healthy foods like fruits and vegetables at every meal and snack. Aim for four to five servings of each per day. Discover how easy, budget-friendly and delicious healthy cooking can be. Make healthier choices at the vending machineavoid salty chips, sugary snacks and sweetened beverages. Heart-Check mark on food packaging helps people find foods in the grocery store that can be part of an overall healthy eating pattern. Read nutrition information on a restaurant’s website or menu when you eat out; select a healthier option when possible. Visit heart.org/HealthyforGood and use the American Heart Association’s free tips and tools to stay motivated.

7 fun ways to teach kids about Thanksgiving:

Happy Halloween from Pediatrix Cardiology of Southern California!

What is athletic heart syndrome?

Check out this paper that our very own Ahmad R. Ellini was a part of: Left ventricular cardiac output is a reliable predictor of extracorporeal life support in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30837654

Pediatrix Cardiology of Southern California strives to provide the best possible care for infants, children and adolescents with acquired or congenital heart disease (CHD) and adults with CHD. We offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for patients and families. Our clinicians work in collaboration with surgical teams at children’s hospitals throughout Southern California and are happy to help arrange transport of critically-ill patients at any time. Patients i...n need of immediate care can be seen within one day. To refer a patient or to reach our on-call physician, available 24 hours a day, for consultations, please call our main office at 714-547-0900. Left to right: Sara, Samantha, Lili, Roxy, Crystal Back row: Ray, Jeanette, Jenny, Sarah

Take a look at this cool way to teach kids about the heart: How to teach kids about the heart:

Have you heard of heart murmurs? Learn all about them here: