Endocardial Cushion Defect
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It is advisable to seek early care when a baby shows signs of an endocardial cushion defect, a congenital heart malformation in which the walls that separate its chambers and the central valves do not form completely, allowing blood to mix between the chambers.
Common symptoms: In infants there may be fatigue while feeding, rapid breathing, poor weight gain, and sometimes a bluish coloring of the skin.
Common causes: It is an alteration in the heart's development before birth and is associated with some genetic conditions.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist, together with the pediatrician, is the one who evaluates this heart defect and guides its follow-up. If your baby shows difficulty feeding or breathing, the safest thing is to request a specialized checkup.
Data on 32 doctors who treat endocardial cushion defect
Which specialist treats endocardial cushion defect?
Endocardial cushion defect is a congenital malformation that affects the internal structures of the heart. A cardiologist monitors this condition, and a pediatrician is involved in the affected child's care. If your child was found to have a heart murmur or has trouble breathing, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in endocardial cushion defect
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Frequently asked questions
What is endocardial cushion defect?
It is advisable to seek early care when a baby shows signs of an endocardial cushion defect, a congenital heart malformation in which the walls that separate its chambers and the central valves do not form completely, allowing blood to mix between the chambers.
Which doctor treats endocardial cushion defect?
Endocardial cushion defect is a congenital malformation that affects the internal structures of the heart. A cardiologist monitors this condition, and a pediatrician is involved in the affected child's care. If your child was found to have a heart murmur or has trouble breathing, see one of these specialists.