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Christopher Snyder
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
Dr. Christopher Snyder is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Cleveland, oh. Dr. Snyder specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Christopher Snyder
- Cleveland, oh
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Can a child get an ECG?
Of course. We do ECG's on newborns/premies.
How long can you live with heart arrhythmia?
Many heart rhythm issues can be lived with, but it does depend on how she feels when she has it, what the cause of the arrhythmia is. Talk to the pediatric cardiologist.
Can caffeine cause chest spasms?
Most likely heart burn or reflux.
Is exercise safe for a child with previous heart issues?
It depends on the surgery and what their disorder is. I would speak to their pediatric cardiologist.
How do you know if chest pain is heart related?
It feels like an elephant sitting on your chest, pain moves to the face and left arm. Occurs with exercise. Respirations or breathing do not affect it.
How serious is atrial fibrillation?
Pretty serious.
Does my daughter's pacemaker surgery need to be canceled?
I don't believe so.
What home remedy is good for baby chest congestion?
All the “medicines” for congestion have not shown any efficacy. Sorry, best thing is bulb suctioning to keep the nose and mouth clear. If sleeping is an issue, see your pediatrician, READ MORE
All the “medicines” for congestion have not shown any efficacy. Sorry, best thing is bulb suctioning to keep the nose and mouth clear. If sleeping is an issue, see your pediatrician, they may be able to write a prescription for something
Can stress cause heart problems?
Absolutely! We in medicine learn more every year about how to keep your heart healthy, and too much stress can affect it. Having said this, all of us have stress...and your body READ MORE
Absolutely! We in medicine learn more every year about how to keep your heart healthy, and too much stress can affect it. Having said this, all of us have stress...and your body and heart handle this well.
How can I check my baby's heartbeat at home?
It is really hard! I might try and put your hand on your babies chest over their heart and see if you can feel it. You will need to count it for a full 30 sec to a minute. This READ MORE
It is really hard! I might try and put your hand on your babies chest over their heart and see if you can feel it. You will need to count it for a full 30 sec to a minute. This is not something I recommend. Talk to your pediatrician about your worries
What would cause chest pain in a child?
Muscles, bones, lungs, growing pains, trauma, sickle cell disease, tons of stuff. Rarely related to the heart. Assuming pain does not occur mostly during exercise and is not anginal. READ MORE
Muscles, bones, lungs, growing pains, trauma, sickle cell disease, tons of stuff. Rarely related to the heart. Assuming pain does not occur mostly during exercise and is not anginal.
How common is chest pain in a 9 year old?
Very common! Most of us have chest pain growing up. This pain, unlike adults is usually not related to the heart. Call your pediatrician and describe the symptoms
Can you feel stents in your heart?
Nope! I have a device in my heart and have never felt it
What can mimic heart palpitations?
Palpitations are the sensation of the heart beating funny. If your question is what causes this, the list is very long and is usually not heart related. Lightheadedness, stress, READ MORE
Palpitations are the sensation of the heart beating funny. If your question is what causes this, the list is very long and is usually not heart related. Lightheadedness, stress, anxiety, anemia, etc.
What does exercise do to the heart?
It depends on what exercise. Running dilated your heart and weight lifting makes it thicker. Both are very good.
What causes heart murmurs in kids?
It can be the flow of blood in the normal heart aka a flow murmur or there may be something structural with the heart. If they are 8 and this is the first time it is heard, odds READ MORE
It can be the flow of blood in the normal heart aka a flow murmur or there may be something structural with the heart. If they are 8 and this is the first time it is heard, odds are it is probably normal, but it should be checked by an expert
How long does your arm hurt after a heart cath?
I would call the doc that did the case
When should I take my child to the doctor for a brick on chest feeling?
I would take her to her primary doc and have them take a look at her
