Paediatric Cardiology
Areas of expertise of Dr. Tahera Nazrin
- Dr. Tahera Nazrin is the Founder of Paediatric Cardiology Department in Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh. She started the department in Evercare Hospital Dhaka in 2016, and subsequently started the department in Evercare Hospital Chattogram in 2021.
- Dr. Tahera Nazrin has done Fellowship in Clinical & Interventional Paediatric Cardiology from Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore, India, Rabindranath Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS) Kolkata, India, Narayana Multispecialty Hospital Howrah and Jaipur, India.
- She also obtained fellowship from National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore in Paediatric Cardiology.
- She is an expert in the field of Interventional Paediatric Cardiology including device closure of congenital holes in hearts (ASD, VSD & PDA), coil embolization of MAPCAs, temporary pacemaker implantation, balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV), balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV), coarctoplasty, balloon atrial septostomy (BAS), diagnostic catheterization etc. She is highly skilled in 2D, 3D & color doppler echocardiography (TTE, TEE & fetal). She is also skilled in management of preoperative & postoperative children with heart diseases, Kawasaki disease, Marfan syndrome, Rheumatic carditis, patients with arrhythmia, holter monitoring, emergency and ICU care.
- She is the pioneer of management of MISC patients in Bangladesh during COVID pandemic period.
- Dr. Tahera introduced the low-cost package with free device and balloon for underprivileged children.
- Earlier she was the Paediatric Cardiologist at IBN Sina Cardiac Center and thereafter Assistant Professor – Paediatric Cardiology at Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute (ICHRI).
- She has many National and International publications. She has been organizing and participating in seminars and workshops in the field of Interventional Paediatric Cardiology since beginning.
Publications
- A case report of Afibrinogenemia, AHD, PULSE, January 2010; vol 4(1). (Ist Author). – https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/PULSE/article/view/6964
- Repair Of borderline operable Atrial Septal Defect with Severe Pulmonary Hypertension – After Medical management, AHD ,PULSE, 2013 ; vol 6 (1, 2 ).( Ist Author) – https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/pulse/article/view/20349
- Large PDA ligation with post device closure syndrome-A case study. – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344453702_A_Case_Report_Reversibility_of_Dilated_Cardiomyopathy_in_a_child_with_Sepsis
- Kawasaki disease with COVID-19 positive children, evaluation of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): A Case Study. Nazrin Tahera-Evercare Hospital Dhaka. Email: tahera.nazrin@evercarebd.com Received on: 11-06-2020; Revised and Accepted on: 19-06-2020.SJC – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344453798_Kawasaki_disease_with_COVID-19_positive_children_evaluation_of_multi-system_inflammatory_syndrome_in_children_MIS-C_A_Case_Study
- Clinical Profile of Hb- E-β Thalassemia in Children & its status of chelation therapy. Bangladesh Journal of Child health, accepted for December 2014. (Ist Author).
- Review Article “Malaria – an update” DS (Child) HJ 2011; 27 (2): 83-87
- Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty for Severe Valvular Pulmonary Stenosis- A case report, Journal of Cardiology, ICHRI, December 2014. (Ist Author).
- Shonamonider Heart –er Poricharja, monthly Bengali health magazine of IBN Sina Specialized Hospital, 2013, December.
- Shishuder jonmogoto roug o tar protikar- , Cardiac Barta, a Bengali health magazine of ICHRI, 2014.
- Trans-catheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus with Down syndrome Babies in Tertiary Care Hospital.
- Cardiac Findings of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) with Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Tahera Nazrin*1, EHD *tahera.nazrin@evercarebd.com Received on: 03-09-2020; Revised and Accepted on: 15-09-2020.SJC.
- Reversibility of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in a child with Sepsis Corresponding author: Nazrin Tahera* Evercare Hospital Dhaka tahera.nazrin@evercarebd.com Received on: 14-05-2020; Revised and Accepted on: 19-05-2020. Singapore Journal of Cardiology https://sjcjournal.com/ Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2020.
- Infective Endocarditis Associated with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): Two Case Studies
- A male child with Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a rare case with a rare association
- Treatment failure with IVIG in a case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, managed by Tocilizumab
- Incomplete Kawasaki Disease with coronary aneurysm in young infant: A case report
- Re-dilation of Coronary Arteries of a Child with H/O Atypical Kawasaki Disease, following Chickenpox: A Case Study
About Paediatric Cardiology Department
Evercare Hospital Dhaka has a specialized and dedicated department of Clinical & Interventional Paediatric Cardiology set up by Dr. Tahera Nazrin. The department is highly specialized to working towards child cardiac care with congenital and acquired heart disease since birth to 16 years of age. This department was launched on 16 August 2016. Several new and efficient cardiac techniques have been pioneered for children by the Dr. Tahera Nazrin.
The department caters to extensive echocardiographic work related to children and also focuses on early detection of various cardiac disorders in unborn babies using specialized echocardiography techniques.
The team of Paediatric Cardiology specializes in managing cardiac diseases at the time of birth along with other congenital defects, some of which are mentioned as under:
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Blue Baby Syndrome, which is caused by Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of great arteries and single ventricle etc.
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Other congenital cardiac defects which might have some life-long effects on the health of the child
Latest treatments and technology
The department offers leading-edge technology for diagnosing pediatric heart conditions, and the latest device implantation that help the heart function properly. Your child benefits by diagnosis using advanced technology and treatment options such as catheter-based therapies.
Dr. Tahera Nazrin is an expert in the field of Interventional Paediatric Cardiology including device closure of congenital holes in hearts (ASD, VSD & PDA), coil embolization of MAPCAs, temporary pacemaker implantation, balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV), balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV), coarctoplasty, balloon atrial septostomy (BAS), diagnostic catheterization etc. She is highly skilled in 2D, 3D & color doppler echocardiography (TTE, TEE) and fetal echocardiography. She is also the pioneer of management of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MISC) patients in Bangladesh during COVID pandemic period.
This highly skilled Paediatric Cardiac team is also managing all type of pre-operative, per-operative and post-operative congenital heart diseases. The syndromic children having heart diseases and also the children with heart failure, arrhythmia including supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia and congenital heart block are being well managed in ICU. The patients with cardiac changes of Rheumatic fever, Marfan syndrome, Duchenne muscular disease, Storage disease, Myasthenia gravis, Thalassemia patient and other genetic diseases are getting the facilities of early diagnosis and treatment. The team is also supporting the emergency diagnosis and management of admitting children in Emergency department, Neonatal ICU, Paediatric ICU, Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardio Thoracic ICU, Paediatric and Haematology department.
Paediatric Cardiology department is also providing international standard consultancy in OPD and 2D, 3D echocardiography (TTE, TEE, Fetal). This team is expert in reporting of ECG, cardiac x-ray, cardiac CT and MRI with effective collaboration with Radiology Department.
The department led by Dr. Tahera Nazrin offers discounted treatment packages that include free of cost devices for children from underprivileged background. For more details please contact 01713064551.
CONSULTATION & APPOINTMENT
Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides consultation services in level-5 (OPD) through highly qualified and experienced Consultants, who carefully evaluate each patient. After diagnosing the patient’s condition, our Consultant discuss available treatment options and recommend the most effective treatment.
Conditions Treated
PAEDIATRIC CARDIAC INVESTIGATIONS
The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides state-of-the-art investigation facilities like:
- Echocardiogram (2D & Color Doppler)
- Foetal Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Diagnostic Cath Study & Oximetry
- Device closure of PDA, ASD, VSD
- Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty (BPV)
- Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV)
- Balloon Co-arctoplasty and Balloon atrial Septostomy (BAS)
- Temporary pacemaker implantation (TPI)
- Cardiac CT
EMERGENCY PAEDIATRIC CARDIAC CARE
Any type of pre-operative and post-operative Paediatric Cardiac emergency patient (cyanotic & acyanotic heart diseases), including heart failure, cyanotic spell, shunt block and arrhythmia patients.
OUR PACKAGES
Low-cost package for device closure of ASD, Ventricular septal defect (VSD) and Balloon Co-arctoplasty, Balloon dilation of aortic valvular stenosis (BAV), Balloon dilation of pulmonary valvular stenosis (BPV).
Cardiac Package (Echocardiogram, ECG, Chest X-ray) for child on World Heart Day.
IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT TESTS/PROCEDURES/SURGERIES, YOUR REPORTS & BILLING ENQUIRIES
- Tests/Investigations:
- To schedule a test/investigation, please call the relevant OPD front desks.
- Your lab investigation samples are to be deposited in the Sample Collection Room located in the hospital’s atrium, which is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 7.00 am to 10:00 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm.
- Your investigation reports can be collected from Report Delivery Room (5136) by showing the receipt of payment. The hospital shall not be responsible for reports not collected within 30 days after the tests were done. Report Delivery Room is also located in the hospital’s atrium, and is open on working days (Saturday-Thursday) from 8.00 am to 8.30 pm, and on Fridays and holidays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
- You will not be able to collect your investigation reports without your receipt of payment. If you have lost your receipt, you may collect a duplicate copy from our Billing Executives (Corporate Desk, Atrium – level 1).
- You can request duplicate copy of your investigation reports from the Report Delivery Room, inclusive of BDT 100 additional charge.
- Procedures & Surgeries:
- If you are interested in undergoing a procedure or surgery, please see our relevant Consultant first.
- To search for a Consultant, go to Find a Consultant page and for appointments, go to Make an Appointment
- In-patient Reports
- A Discharge Summary is provided to a patient upon his/her discharge from the hospital. A discharge summary is a summary of the events during hospitalization of the patient. It outlines the patient’s chief complaint, the diagnostic findings, the therapy administered and the patient’s response to it, and recommendations on discharge.
- To request for detailed in-patient medical reports or to make an insurance claim, refer to our Medical Report
- For queries on charges, contact our Billing Department (Corporate Desk, Atrium – level 1) or call/e-mail our Billing Executives:
| Mr. Taslimur Rahman: AGM – Financial Operation Phone : +88-02-8431661-5; Ext-1353 (From 9 am to 5 pm –Except Holidays) E-mail: taslimur.rahman@evercarebd.com |