Congenital Absence of the Pulmonary Valve
When a heart condition is detected in a baby from before or shortly after birth, early specialized care is essential. Congenital absence of the pulmonary valve is a heart defect present from birth, in which the valve that directs blood toward the lungs has not formed properly.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist evaluates this type of heart defect, while the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon takes part in its management; the cardiologist and the pediatrician accompany the child's follow-up.
Signs that may be observed: Difficulty breathing, fatigue, feeding problems, or abnormal skin color, depending on the severity of the case.
When to seek care? Any sign of respiratory difficulty or unusual tiredness in a baby warrants timely medical review; follow-up by a professional allows each situation to be assessed individually.
Data on 28 doctors who treat congenital absence of the pulmonary valve
Specialties that treat congenital absence of the pulmonary valve
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in congenital absence of the pulmonary valve
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Frequently asked questions
What is congenital absence of the pulmonary valve?
When a heart condition is detected in a baby from before or shortly after birth, early specialized care is essential. Congenital absence of the pulmonary valve is a heart defect present from birth, in which the valve that directs blood toward the lungs has not formed properly.
Which doctor treats congenital absence of the pulmonary valve?
Congenital Absence of the Pulmonary Valve is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.