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Chest Pain, Palpitations, and Fainting in Children

Unexplained chest pain, palpitations, or fainting in your child is worrying and disruptive. The path forward starts with understanding what's actually happening. Once you know, you can make a clear plan - whether that's full clearance to return to sports, or specific restrictions. Either way, you have answers and a concrete next step. I can typically see your child within days, with no referral required. That clarity often comes sooner than you might expect. Early evaluation matters. When something is present, an early diagnosis allows me to build a clear plan for your child's care. And when the heart is normal, knowing that clearly lets your child get back to being a kid.

If your child is having chest pain, palpitations, or fainting right now: If your child is experiencing active symptoms, especially fainting, severe chest pain, or a racing heartbeat that won't slow down, please go to urgent care or the emergency department rather than waiting for an office appointment. Early evaluation matters, but immediate evaluation is appropriate for active concerns.

Why This Matters Beyond the Symptom Itself

Recurrent symptoms without a clear explanation affect more than the moment they happen. Children miss school. Teens sit out of sports or avoid social situations out of fear of another episode. Families live with ongoing uncertainty. A thorough evaluation is about more than ruling out a serious heart condition. It is about allowing you and your child to move forward with a concrete plan.

What a Visit Includes

When you come to see me, I review your child's complete medical records and any prior ECGs or imaging reports in advance. During the appointment, I ask a detailed history of your child's symptoms, including timing, triggers, and pattern. I perform a cardiac examination, obtain an electrocardiogram (ECG or heart rhythm test), and perform an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) when indicated. We have a discussion of whether further testing, such as an extended-wear heart rhythm monitor (worn for up to 7 or 14 days) or exercise stress test, is needed. I explain everything using drawings so you and your child understand what I found, what it means, and what happens next. After the visit, I provide a written plan that is available to you in the patient portal.

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If your child is having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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