Heart murmurs
Evaluation of murmurs to know whether they are innocent or need follow-up.
Services
Subspecialty focus
Advanced pediatric cardiac imaging
Echocardiography is the cornerstone of pediatric cardiology: it shows the heart's structure and function in real time, without radiation and without needles. For many families, a careful echo is what turns a worrying question mark into a clear answer.
Conditions treated
Alongside her imaging focus, Dr. Iturralde Chávez cares for children with a wide range of heart concerns — from common evaluations to complex congenital conditions.
Congenital heart defects
Follow-up for heart differences present from birth.
Arrhythmias and palpitations
Evaluation of fast, irregular, or skipped heartbeats.
Chest pain in children
Evaluation to rule out heart-related causes and reassure the family.
Syncope (fainting)
Review of fainting episodes to find the cause and decide next steps.
Kawasaki disease follow-up
Heart and coronary artery monitoring after Kawasaki disease.
Cardiomyopathy
Diagnosis and follow-up for diseases of the heart muscle.
Sports and activity clearance
Heart evaluation before sports or returning to physical activity.
Hypertension in children
Evaluation and management of high blood pressure in children and teens.
Tests & procedures performed
All tests are performed with pediatric patients in mind — by staff who are used to making kids comfortable.
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Echocardiogram
A painless ultrasound showing the heart's structure and how blood moves through its chambers and valves — the cornerstone of Dr. Iturralde Chávez's imaging subspecialty.
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Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
A quick, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity.
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Cardiac screening
A simple evaluation to check the heart and identify signs that may need follow-up.
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Holter & event monitoring
Portable monitors that record heart rhythm at home over hours or weeks.