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 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 117 doctors who treat atrial septal defect
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Doctors specialized in atrial septal defect
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
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 usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, general surgeon, pediatrician, cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist.