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  11. A Pediatric Cardiology Outreach Clinic In A Local Hospital: An Experience Review From South A'sharqiyah, Oman

A Pediatric Cardiology Outreach Clinic in a Local Hospital: An Experience Review from South A'Sharqiyah, Oman

Khalfan Salim Al Senaidi1, Wael Sulaiman2

  • 1Unit of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

Oman Medical Journal
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Summary
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Specialized pediatric cardiology outreach clinics effectively provide essential cardiac care to children in local communities. These clinics successfully identify significant heart conditions and reassure many families, reducing travel burdens.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Delivery

Background:

  • Specialized pediatric cardiology clinics are crucial for delivering expert care closer to patients' homes.
  • Outreach programs address accessibility challenges in remote or underserved areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience and outcomes of a specialized pediatric cardiology outreach clinic in Oman.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of delivering specialized pediatric cardiac services locally.

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  • Retrospective review of patient records from a pediatric cardiology outreach clinic (March 2018 - June 2022).
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  • Analysis of 360 patients seen across 29 conducted clinics.
Keywords:
CardiologyEchocardiographyHeart Defects, Congenital

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  • The majority of referrals (75.3%) were for cardiac murmurs; 49.2% had normal evaluations.
  • Common diagnoses included mild pulmonary valve stenosis (14.8%) and secundum atrial septal defects (13.7%).
  • Significant findings included severe pulmonary hypertension (2.2%) and tetralogy of Fallot (1.6%); 19.4% were referred to tertiary care.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric cardiology outreach clinics are effective and well-received, reducing patient travel and providing reassurance.
  • These clinics are vital for detecting serious cardiac defects and can alleviate waiting lists for specialized care.
  • Implementing similar outreach models in primary/secondary centers could benefit other medical subspecialties.