Ventricular Septal Defect
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A ventricular septal defect is a congenital heart condition in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. This connection allows blood to pass abnormally from one side to the other.
How does it show up? Depending on the size of the opening, it may go unnoticed or cause fatigue, rapid breathing, difficulty feeding, and poor weight gain in the baby.
Detection: it is often suspected when a heart murmur is heard during a routine checkup.
Who treats it? The pediatrician usually detects it and refers to the pediatric cardiologist; in certain cases the cardiovascular surgeon or pediatric surgeon takes part. If a child tires while feeding or breathes with effort, it is worth discussing with their doctor.
Data on 116 doctors who treat ventricular septal defect
Which specialist treats ventricular septal defect?
A ventricular septal defect is an abnormal opening between the lower chambers of the heart, present from birth. A cardiologist monitors this condition, a cardiothoracic surgeon steps in if surgery is needed, and a pediatrician is involved in the care of affected children. If your child was found to have a heart murmur, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ventricular septal defect
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
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. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is ventricular septal defect?
A ventricular septal defect is a congenital heart condition in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. This connection allows blood to pass abnormally from one side to the other.
Which doctor treats ventricular septal defect?
A ventricular septal defect is an abnormal opening between the lower chambers of the heart, present from birth. A cardiologist monitors this condition, a cardiothoracic surgeon steps in if surgery is needed, and a pediatrician is involved in the care of affected children. If your child was found to have a heart murmur, see one of these specialists.