Paediatric Cardiology Clinic
Paediatric Cardiology Clinic
Paediatric Cardiology Clinic in London
Specialist Paediatric Cardiology Care
At London Paediatric Clinic, our experienced paediatric cardiology team provides expert assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management for babies, children, and teenagers with congenital and acquired heart conditions. We understand that symptoms affecting a child’s heart can be particularly worrying for families, and our aim is to provide clear answers, reassurance, and compassionate care tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Children may be referred for a wide range of cardiac concerns, including heart murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting episodes, and fast or irregular heart rhythms. While many symptoms are harmless, some require specialist assessment to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Early evaluation can provide valuable peace of mind while helping to identify children who may benefit from further investigations, monitoring, or treatment.
Our consultant-led approach combines meticulous clinical assessment with access to advanced cardiac investigations and decades of specialist expertise. Led by Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist Dr Zdenek Slavik, who has more than 40 years of experience caring for babies, children, and young people with heart conditions, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of personalised, evidence-based care. We work closely with families to provide clear explanations and ongoing support, helping parents feel informed and confident about their child’s heart health.
Dr Badr Chaban
MD MRCPCH MSc
Why Choose Us for Your Child's Cardiac Care?
Specialist Paediatric Cardiology Expertise
Our experienced paediatric cardiology team provides expert assessment and management for babies, children, and teenagers with a wide range of cardiac symptoms and heart conditions.
Led by a Highly Experienced Consultant
Your child's care is led by Dr Zdenek Slavik, a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist with more than 40 years of experience in diagnosing and treating childhood heart conditions.
Thorough & Personalised Assessments
We take time to understand your child's symptoms, medical history, family history, and overall wellbeing, ensuring a detailed and individualised evaluation.
Same-Day Appointments Available
We understand how concerning heart-related symptoms can be for families. Where available, we offer same-day appointments for prompt specialist advice and reassurance.
Clear Guidance for Families
We provide clear explanations, practical advice, and personalised recommendations, helping parents feel informed and confident throughout their child's care.
Convenient Central London Location
Our Central London clinic offers families convenient access to specialist paediatric cardiology care in a welcoming and child-friendly environment.
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Comprehensive Paediatric Cardiology Assessments
Every child is different, and heart-related symptoms can arise for a variety of reasons. During appointments, our experienced paediatric cardiology team takes time to understand your child’s symptoms, medical history, family history, and overall health, helping to build a complete picture of their cardiovascular wellbeing and any factors that may be contributing to their symptoms.
We assess children with a wide range of concerns, including heart murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting episodes, fast or irregular heart rhythms, exercise intolerance, and suspected congenital or acquired heart conditions. Our aim is to provide families with reassurance, establish an accurate diagnosis, and develop a personalised management plan tailored to their child’s individual needs, ensuring parents feel informed and supported throughout every stage of their child’s care.
Fees and Pricing
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Initial Consultation
£300
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Follow-Up Consultation
£300
Follow-up appointments are available before or after treatment to review progress, discuss results, and provide ongoing guidance.
Private Medical Insurance
At London Paediatric Clinic, we aim to make accessing specialist paediatric care as straightforward as possible. We accept most major private medical insurers and can provide guidance regarding authorisation requirements, coverage, and the options available to you, helping make the process clear and stress-free so you can focus on your child's health and wellbeing.
Understanding Heart Conditions in Children
Heart conditions in children may be present from birth or develop later during childhood and adolescence. While many symptoms and heart murmurs are harmless, some may indicate underlying conditions that benefit from specialist assessment and monitoring. Congenital heart disease, rhythm disturbances, and acquired cardiac conditions can affect children of all ages and may present with symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, or fainting episodes.
Early assessment and accurate diagnosis are important in ensuring children receive the most appropriate care and treatment. With specialist evaluation and ongoing support where required, many children with heart conditions are able to lead healthy, active lives. Our aim is to provide families with clear answers, reassurance, and a thorough understanding of their child’s heart health.
Recognising the Signs of Heart Problems in Children
Symptoms of heart conditions can vary depending on a child’s age and the underlying cause. Some children may experience chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, breathlessness, fainting episodes, reduced exercise tolerance, or unexplained episodes of fast or irregular heartbeats, while others may be referred following the detection of a heart murmur during a routine examination.
Parents may also notice unusual tiredness, poor feeding in infants, or symptoms that interfere with school, sports, or everyday activities. Although many symptoms are not caused by serious heart disease, specialist assessment can provide valuable reassurance and help ensure that any underlying conditions are identified promptly, allowing children to receive the most appropriate care and support.
Common Reasons for Referral to a Paediatric Cardiologist
Children are commonly referred for specialist assessment because of symptoms, concerns raised by parents, or findings identified during routine examinations. Common reasons for referral include heart murmurs, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, fainting episodes, breathlessness on exertion, fast or irregular heart rhythms, a family history of heart disease, suspected congenital heart conditions, connective tissue disorders, hypermobility syndromes, or cardiovascular assessment prior to participation in sports.
While many of these symptoms and findings are ultimately found to be harmless, a specialist assessment can provide valuable reassurance and help ensure that any underlying conditions are identified promptly. Our experienced paediatric cardiology team provides comprehensive evaluations and clear explanations, helping families understand the significance of these concerns and ensuring children receive the most appropriate care, monitoring, or further investigations where required.
Diagnosis & Investigations
Following assessment, further investigations may sometimes be recommended to help establish an accurate diagnosis and gain a clearer understanding of your child’s heart health. Depending on your child’s symptoms and clinical findings, this may include echocardiography, ECG testing, heart rhythm monitoring, or referral for additional investigations where appropriate. Many of these tests are non-invasive and play an important role in identifying or excluding underlying heart conditions.
Our aim is to provide families with clear answers, reassurance, and a thorough understanding of their child’s condition. Through accurate diagnosis, advanced cardiac imaging, and evidence-based recommendations, we help ensure children receive the most appropriate treatment and ongoing care, allowing families to feel informed and confident about the next steps.
Ongoing Management & Support
Following diagnosis, we provide personalised ongoing care tailored to your child’s individual needs. Depending on the nature of the condition, this may include regular monitoring, treatment where required, advice regarding physical activity and sports participation, and coordination with other specialists to ensure comprehensive care. Our approach focuses not only on managing heart conditions but also on supporting your child’s overall health, development, and quality of life.
Our goal is to help children enjoy healthy, active lives while ensuring families feel informed, reassured, and supported throughout their child’s care journey. We work closely with parents to provide clear explanations, practical advice, and continuity of care whenever ongoing follow-up is needed, helping families feel confident in managing their child’s heart health now and in the future.
Worried About Your Child's Heart Symptoms?
Heart-related symptoms can be particularly worrying for parents, but many concerns can be accurately assessed and, in many cases, provide reassurance. Whether your child has chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting episodes, or a heart murmur, our experienced paediatric cardiology team is here to help with expert assessment, clear answers, and personalised care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What symptoms may require assessment by a paediatric cardiologist?
Children may be referred for symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, fainting episodes, reduced exercise tolerance, or following the detection of a heart murmur. While many of these symptoms are harmless, a specialist assessment can provide reassurance and help identify any underlying heart conditions that may require further investigation or treatment.
Are heart murmurs common in children?
Yes. Heart murmurs are very common in babies and children, and many are innocent or harmless. However, some murmurs require specialist evaluation to exclude congenital or acquired heart conditions. Our experienced paediatric cardiology team can help determine the significance of a murmur and provide families with valuable reassurance and peace of mind.
Is chest pain in children usually caused by a heart problem?
Fortunately, most chest pain in children is not caused by serious heart disease. However, persistent symptoms or chest pain associated with exercise, palpitations, dizziness, or fainting may warrant specialist assessment. An evaluation can help establish the cause of your child’s symptoms and ensure they receive the most appropriate care.
What investigations might my child need?
Depending on your child’s symptoms and examination findings, investigations may include an ECG, echocardiogram, heart rhythm monitoring, or other specialised tests. Most investigations are straightforward and non-invasive, helping to provide a clear understanding of your child’s heart health and guide any treatment that may be required.
Can children with heart conditions take part in sports?
In many cases, yes. Recommendations depend on the underlying condition and your child’s individual circumstances. Our team provides expert advice regarding physical activity and sports participation, helping children remain as active and healthy as possible while ensuring their safety.
Will my child need ongoing follow-up?
Some children require only a single assessment and reassurance, while others may benefit from ongoing monitoring and follow-up. Care is always tailored to your child’s individual needs, and we work closely with families to provide continuity of care and long-term support whenever needed.
Should I be worried if there is a family history of heart disease?
A family history of certain heart conditions may increase the need for specialist assessment, particularly if close relatives have experienced congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, or unexplained cardiac problems. Our experienced paediatric cardiology team can assess your child’s risk and advise whether further investigations or monitoring are recommended.
How quickly can my child be seen?
We understand how concerning heart-related symptoms can be for parents. London Paediatric Clinic offers prompt appointments and, where available, same-day consultations, helping families access experienced specialist care, expert advice, and reassurance without unnecessary delays.
Need to Speak to a Paediatrician Today?
Whether you have concerns about your child’s health, development, behaviour, sleep, nutrition, or wellbeing, our experienced paediatric team is here to help. Same-day appointments are available where possible, helping families access expert care when they need it most.
Our Location
Address: 90 Sloane Street, Chelsea SW1X 9PQ
Conveniently located at 90 Sloane Street in the heart of Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers easy access to expert private paediatric care for babies, children, and teenagers.