Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
An aortopulmonary septal defect is a heart malformation present from birth, in which there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, two of the great vessels that leave the heart. This alters the way blood circulates.
Possible signs in the baby: shortness of breath, tiredness while feeding, poor weight gain, and rapid breathing.
When to seek care? These signs in a newborn or infant deserve an early evaluation.
Which specialists take part? The pediatric cardiologist studies the child's heart and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon steps in when the malformation needs to be corrected, with the support of the pediatrician. If a baby shows these signs, the advisable course is to place them in the hands of these specialists.
Data on 10 doctors who treat aortopulmonary septal defect
Specialties that treat aortopulmonary septal defect
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Doctors specialized in aortopulmonary septal 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 aortopulmonary septal defect?
An aortopulmonary septal defect is a heart malformation present from birth, in which there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, two of the great vessels that leave the heart. This alters the way blood circulates.
Which doctor treats aortopulmonary septal defect?
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.