Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart disease in which a vessel that should close shortly after birth remains open, which alters the normal circulation between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.
Common symptoms:
- Rapid breathing or fatigue while feeding in babies
- Slower growth than expected
- In some cases, a murmur that the doctor detects on listening
When should you see a doctor? It is advisable to evaluate it when a murmur is suspected or when the baby tires while feeding and does not gain weight as expected.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist is the point of reference for assessing this condition, along with the pediatrician who provides general follow-up. A timely review makes it possible to define the most suitable plan with the specialist.
Data on 56 doctors who treat patent ductus arteriosus
Specialties that treat patent ductus arteriosus
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Doctors specialized in patent ductus arteriosus
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 patent ductus arteriosus?
Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart disease in which a vessel that should close shortly after birth remains open, which alters the normal circulation between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.
Which doctor treats patent ductus arteriosus?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist.