Pulmonary Atresia
When a newborn has difficulty breathing or a bluish coloration from the first days of life, one of the causes assessed is pulmonary atresia, a congenital heart defect in which the valve that connects the heart with the pulmonary artery did not form correctly or is closed.
What it involves: With that passage obstructed, the blood has difficulty reaching the lungs and being oxygenated adequately.
Warning signs: Bluish color on the skin and lips, rapid breathing, fatigue when feeding, or low energy level in the baby.
Which specialists treat it?: It is a condition that requires early evaluation by pediatric cardiologists together with cardiovascular surgeons, pediatric surgeons, and the pediatrician. Detecting and assessing the case in a timely manner with these professionals is essential.
Data on 16 doctors who treat pulmonary atresia
Specialties that treat pulmonary atresia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pulmonary atresia
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Carlos Alcantara Noguez
Dr. Jose Alejandro Ruiz Montañez
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary atresia?
When a newborn has difficulty breathing or a bluish coloration from the first days of life, one of the causes assessed is pulmonary atresia, a congenital heart defect in which the valve that connects the heart with the pulmonary artery did not form correctly or is closed.
Which doctor treats pulmonary atresia?
Pulmonary Atresia is usually treated by specialists in pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, pediatric cardiologist.