Pulmonary Valve Agenesis
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Absence of the pulmonary valve is a congenital heart malformation in which the pulmonary valve, responsible for regulating the flow of blood to the lungs, does not develop normally or is absent. It is usually detected in the prenatal stage or in the first months of life.
Characteristic aspects:
- It is a condition present from birth
- It may be associated with other heart abnormalities
- At times it also affects the airways due to dilation of the pulmonary arteries
When is it evaluated? It is usually identified through heart studies when there are findings during pregnancy or signs in the newborn.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist is the one who studies and follows up on congenital heart defects, in coordination with the pediatrician. The support of a specialized team is key to the child's care.
Data on 137 doctors who treat pulmonary valve agenesis
Which specialist treats pulmonary valve agenesis?
Pulmonary valve agenesis is evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, and in babies and children, by a pediatrician who coordinates care. See these specialists if your child has difficulty breathing or bluish skin coloring.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pulmonary valve agenesis
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Sergio David Vallejo Toro
Dr. Alejandro López Garibay
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary valve agenesis?
Absence of the pulmonary valve is a congenital heart malformation in which the pulmonary valve, responsible for regulating the flow of blood to the lungs, does not develop normally or is absent. It is usually detected in the prenatal stage or in the first months of life.
Which doctor treats pulmonary valve agenesis?
Pulmonary valve agenesis is evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, and in babies and children, by a pediatrician who coordinates care. See these specialists if your child has difficulty breathing or bluish skin coloring.