Dr. Sarosh Batlivala
Pediatric Cardiology
Cincinnati, OH
18 years experience male
Locations
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
About
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I am an interventional pediatric cardiologist with many clinical research interests.
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Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sarosh Batlivalaanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Yes... Carefully: Be careful and only go to a certified and approved site. People who have had cardiac surgery may be at increased risk for developing heart infections... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Can Correct: No congenital heart disease can be "cured". We can fully correct some types though, and coarctation is one of those. But we can never make the heart... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Not many: Some people use Erythromycin as well. The problem is that few of these medicines have been studied in children, and fewer (if any) in children with c... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes, but...: I am a pediatric cardiologist and close PFOs. PFOs are present in 25% of the general population and is considered a normal variant (i.e. not a "condit... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Embryology: It is not an evolutionary error per se. Most heart defects are spontaneous, that is, they are not due to a direct genetic defect but due to multiple ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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120 mcg/day: The fda provides an adequate intake for vit k, as opposed to a recommended daily allowance. Per the us fda, the ai of vitamin k for an adult male age... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Liver: Your liver is normally in the upper right portion of your abdomen. Pain in the right upper area can be caused by many issues including liver, gallbla... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Depends: A PFO is considered a normal cardiac finding and is present in 25% of the general population. The presence of a PFO is important if there are certain ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Seek help today: "excruciating pain" after a procedure is concerning and requires urgent attention. Your ENT may have a back-up system for emergencies. Alternatively t... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Get Checked: The history of a coronary fistula should lead us to be cautious. However, sweating when sleeping would not be a common way in which a problem showed ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Maybe/Maybe Not: A child's pulse-ox screen will only be low if there is "blue" blood making it out to the body. In the first few hours of life, the resistance in the ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Probably not but...: Likely no worry as long as the baby is drinking well and making wet diapers (at least one every 8 hours). But if any other concerns, then please get ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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ToF/TGA: As other's mentioned, Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common form of cyanotic congenital heart disease in the US overall/after infancy. In some region... Read More
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A member asked:
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Need Surgery: All infants with tricuspid atresia will require surgery if they survive (which most do). They will ultimately require a few surgeries and this depend... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Get Help: Serious issues can develop after hear surgery. Your palpitations are concerning for an abnormal heart rhythm. You should follow-up for life with a c... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Likely Not: The structure of your heart will almost certainly remain normal--unless you've had a major heart attack or other serious event. Similarly, your ECG ha... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Trisomy 21 with a vsd and eisenmenger's has, unfortunately, a poor prognosis. The length of survival is variable and depends on the severity of the p... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Variable: The safety depends on the type of heart surgery. One of the most important things is the experience of the surgeon and hospital. Like anything else, p... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Not Exact Same: A pfo is the persistence of a normal fetal communication between the top two chambers of the heart. A secundum ASD is an abnormal hole in the atrial ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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No Known : Some medications are known to cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. However, I am not aware of any known associations with antibiotics cau... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
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Very Possible!: Noise-induced hearing loss has been associated with loud music. Developing noise-related hearing loss depends on the decibel level, your distance fro... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Seek med attentiion: The symptoms you describe are vague and may be related to a serious problem. The potential issues are many, but all the symptoms you listed are conce... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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One Type: Learning disorders are broken down into multiple categories that involve many fields. Dyslexia is one specific learning disorder. So to be technical... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Yes: Though the hormones that your body releases during lactation (i.e. Breastfeeding) may decrease your chance of ovulation (i.e. Having a period), it doe... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Depends: Depends on the size of the vsd, other associated heart/medical problems. In general, simple vsds are treated successfully and those people can, and o... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Get Tested: This is a personal subject and your decision. I advise all my adolescent patients that, if they have to ask, then they should get tested. I underst... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Drinking in moderation (you must know your limits, do not drive etc) is perfectly fine with an asd. Stay responsible and safe, but an ASD itself--wit... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Depends: This depends on the pressure in your pulmonary arteries. A simple vsd in a young patient should not contribute to fatigue. However, if unrepaired, a... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Gluten insensitivity is also known as celiac disease. It is a heritable condition. Recent research has linked it to many other disorders, many of wh... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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See a Doc: Tall stature is associated with Marfan syndrome. But there are many more issues necessary to make the diagnosis. The bottom line is that i would rec... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes (with caveats): In ethics, we often discuss consent and assent. Consent is required before performing anything (procedure, exam etc.). The age of consent depends on... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Yes, what is the ?.: The hemodynamics of vsds are interesting. I need more info regarding the type/size etc. But one basic principle is that blood follows the path of le... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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See A Physician: Truly green stool can be normal, depending on diet, but it can also be a sign of an issue with your GI tract. You may want to consider seeing the ped... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Multiple Issues: Patients with repaired tof have many potential issues including heart rhythm problems, recurrent pulmonary artery obstruction, and pulmonary valve iss... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Eye Issue: Colobomas occur in the eye (in the lens or retina). They can have little impact to significant impact on vision and eye development, depending on the... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Maybe and maybe not: Depends on whether anything else is going on; i.e. Any symptoms, passing out, chest pain, cough? Any changes on your ecg? A few "early" heart beats ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Color, Breathing: Signs of circulation include good color (i.e. "pink" or rosy as opposed to blue, grey, or dusky appearance). The baby should also be breathing easily... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Depends: The safety of pregnancy depends on numerous other issues, like your heart function (i assumed you've had a fontan) other medical issues etc. If all o... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Many Things: Many complications can arise in adults who had heart surgery as children. Abnormal heart rhythms, decreased heart function, fluid around the heart, a... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Varies: Resting heart rates vary based on the age of a child. Please see the MedLine table at: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003399.htm.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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A Bit Young Now: Secundum asds do not cause long-term problems for years and years. I am an interventional pediatric cardiologist and typically do not close asds in t... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Not much: They all resolve. The chylothorax develops because a specific vessel which drains lymph--a protein and fat-laden fluid that is part of the body's imm... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Unsure: I am unsure of your question. Women's cycles can be irregular and the spotting that has been occurring could be your period. Alternatively, it could b... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Many causes...: Unfortunately, there is no one specific cause. We currently state the cause is multifactorial. There are some gene defects which cause heart defects, ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Unfortunately, very.: Congestive heart failure is related to the leading cause of death in adults in the us. The symptoms vary, but in its severe form, CHF lead to signifi... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Kidney's: Coarctation leads to decreased blood flow in the lower body. The kidney's sense the blood flow and release hormones to regulate blood pressure. If k... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Can Be; Not Always: A pulmonary embolus is serious and can certainly be fatal. But an infant can survive smaller emboli. Survival depends on the size and other conditio... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Cardiology 18 years experience
Ultrasound: Generally diagnosed with an ultrasound test, specifically using a "doppler" measurement.
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Likely Not But: Probably not as I am assuming she was diagnosed with a pfo on an echocardiogram. Pfos are extremely common and not necessarily related to other heart ... Read More
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Stages: "full" recovery takes months. But i typically think of this in stages. The child is usually hospitalized ~10-14 days. Then the major portion of the... Read More
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Sep 17, 2013
I would like to recommend Dr. Batlivala. He is providing a valuable service to the public via Healthtap. Dr Batlivala is clearly a knowledgeable cardiologist and pediatrician who educates both his col...Read More
Sep 13, 2013
An outstanding & caring pediatric interventional cardiologist who brings expert advice & meaningful insights to the entire HealthTap community
Sep 10, 2013
A very knowledge expert.
We are lucky to have him practicing in Mississippi.
Highly recommend.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! She is under a cardiologist's care. Last checkup was great! Thanks.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Keep up the great work. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Florida College of Medicine, FL
Graduated 2005MD
Residency
SHANDS HOSPITAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Residency
SHANDS HOSPITAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Awards
Wentworth Scholarship
Top Doctor, Second Place, Mississippi - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Jackson Region, MS - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, Society for Cardiac Angiography And Interventions
Publications
Particle embolization of systemic-to-pulmonary collateral artery networks in congenital heart disease: Technique and special considerations.
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