Atrial Septal Defect
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An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart disease: an opening in the wall that separates the two atria of the heart, the upper chambers, which has been present since birth.
Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation falls to cardiology, and in children to pediatric cardiology; when an intervention is considered, cardiovascular surgery is also involved.
Possible signs: many people have no symptoms, but in some cases fatigue, shortness of breath with exertion, or more frequent respiratory infections may be noticed.
When should you seek care? In the face of murmurs detected during a checkup, unusual fatigue, or repeated respiratory symptoms in childhood, a cardiology evaluation is advisable. A heart specialist is the one who can confirm the finding and guide appropriate follow-up.
Data on 631 doctors who treat atrial septal defect
Which specialist treats atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who can correct it surgically; in children, a pediatric cardiologist follows up together with a pediatrician. You can book with a pediatric cardiologist near you.
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Doctors specialized in atrial septal defect
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Frequently asked questions
What is atrial septal defect?
An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart disease: an opening in the wall that separates the two atria of the heart, the upper chambers, which has been present since birth.
Which doctor treats atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who can correct it surgically; in children, a pediatric cardiologist follows up together with a pediatrician. You can book with a pediatric cardiologist near you.