Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
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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 57 doctors who treat aortopulmonary septal defect
Which specialist treats aortopulmonary septal defect?
Aortopulmonary septal defect is a congenital abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. 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 fatigue while feeding, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in aortopulmonary septal 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 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 a congenital abnormal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. 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 fatigue while feeding, see one of these specialists.