Gananjay G. Salve is a paediatric cardiologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. He works with children and families who need heart care from early life, through growth and into the teenage years.
Paediatric heart problems can look a little different from adult conditions. In many cases, the issue is present from birth, and the care can be long-term and hands-on. Children may be referred after a murmur is found, breathing seems harder than usual, or feeding and growth are affected.
Dr Salve looks after a range of congenital heart conditions. This can include problems like transposition of the great arteries and hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). He also supports kids with right ventricle issues, such as right ventricle hypoplasia, and valve and flow problems like subpulmonary stenosis and subvalvular aortic stenosis.
Some children are seen for holes in the heart, including ventricular septal defects and aortopulmonary window. Others may have valve or vessel conditions such as aortic regurgitation, pulmonary atresia, or pulmonary valve stenosis. At times, there are complex blood-flow patterns too, like total anomalous pulmonary venous return or pulmonary vein stenosis.
Not all cases are the same shape or severity. Dr Salve also helps with conditions linked to body positioning and anatomy, such as dextrocardia, situs inversus, and dextrocardia with situs inversus. There are also syndromes and structural heart conditions that can come with other health needs, including Marfan syndrome and Ebstein’s anomaly.
For families, the first appointment is often about making a clear plan. That can mean discussing symptoms, reviewing scan results, and talking through what treatment options might look like over time. Some kids need ongoing checks only, while others may need procedures or close follow-up after earlier treatment.
Dr Salve’s focus stays on safe, practical heart care for children. In a lot of cases, that also means working in a calm way with parents, and keeping decisions understandable as the child’s needs change with age.