Atrioventricular Canal Defect
An atrioventricular canal defect is a congenital heart condition in which the walls and valves that separate the chambers of the heart do not form completely, allowing an abnormal mixing of blood.
Common symptoms: In infants and children, it may be noticed as difficulty feeding, rapid breathing, fatigue, poor weight gain, or a bluish coloring of the skin.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is important when a child has fatigue while feeding, rapid breathing, or slower-than-expected growth.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist evaluates the child's heart, and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon takes part when correction is needed, alongside the pediatrician. Seeing these professionals in time makes it possible to provide the follow-up each case needs.
Data on 22 doctors who treat atrioventricular canal defect
Specialties that treat atrioventricular canal defect
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Doctors specialized in atrioventricular canal defect
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 atrioventricular canal defect?
An atrioventricular canal defect is a congenital heart condition in which the walls and valves that separate the chambers of the heart do not form completely, allowing an abnormal mixing of blood.
Which doctor treats atrioventricular canal defect?
Atrioventricular Canal Defect is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician.