Syncope (Fainting) Evaluation
Structured assessment of fainting episodes — distinguishing benign vasovagal syncope from cardiac causes that need urgent investigation, using ECG, echo and monitoring.
Dr Abid Ali Malik
Neuro Cardiac Services
A dedicated service line for children with symptoms where cardiac and neurological causes overlap — evaluated jointly by Dr. Abid Ali Malik (Pediatric Cardiologist) and Dr. Qurat ul Ain Khalid (Pediatric Neurologist).
Structured assessment of fainting episodes — distinguishing benign vasovagal syncope from cardiac causes that need urgent investigation, using ECG, echo and monitoring.
Evaluation of breath-holding attacks, dizziness, palpitations and postural symptoms — reassurance where benign, and onward referral where not.
Regular cardiac monitoring for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions, where heart muscle involvement needs early detection.
Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Qurat ul Ain Khalid is the pediatric neurologist of the NCS clinic, caring for children with neurological symptoms and neuro-cardiac conditions.