Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
An atrial septal defect (also called ASD, for its abbreviation in English) is an abnormal communication in the wall that separates the two atria of the heart. That opening allows blood to pass between the two chambers and disrupts normal circulation.
Which specialist should you see? Its evaluation corresponds to the cardiologist, and in minors to the pediatric cardiologist; when a repair is needed, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or the pediatric surgeon usually step in, with support from the pediatrician in follow-up.
Common symptoms: many cases occur without any discomfort, but tiredness, shortness of breath with exertion, or palpitations can appear, especially over time.
When to seek care? When a heart murmur is detected on an exam or persistent respiratory symptoms appear, it's advisable to rely on a cardiologist's opinion to define the right workup.
Data on 21 doctors who treat atrial septal defect (asd)
Specialties that treat atrial septal defect (asd)
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Doctors specialized in atrial septal defect (asd)
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Carlos Alcantara Noguez
Dr. Jose Alejandro Ruiz Montañez
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. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Frequently asked questions
What is atrial septal defect (asd)?
An atrial septal defect (also called ASD, for its abbreviation in English) is an abnormal communication in the wall that separates the two atria of the heart. That opening allows blood to pass between the two chambers and disrupts normal circulation.
Which doctor treats atrial septal defect (asd)?
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, pediatric cardiologist.