Ventricular Septal Defect
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A ventricular septal defect is a heart condition in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two ventricles of the heart. That communication allows abnormal passage of blood between both chambers and is usually congenital in origin.
Common symptoms: in infants, fatigue during feeding, rapid breathing, and poor weight gain may be noticed; in some cases it is detected by a heart murmur.
When to seek care? When unusual tiredness, difficulty breathing, or poor growth is observed in the baby.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist, and in children the pediatric cardiologist, evaluate the structure of the heart; the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon takes part in the cases that require it, and the pediatrician accompanies the follow-up. An early evaluation guides appropriate care.
Data on 127 doctors who treat ventricular septal defect
Which specialist treats ventricular septal defect?
Ventricular septal defect, a congenital heart malformation, is treated by a cardiologist or pediatric cardiologist, and may require a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon; a pediatrician usually coordinates follow-up in children. If a baby has trouble breathing or feeding, see a pediatric cardiologist. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ventricular 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 ventricular septal defect?
A ventricular septal defect is a heart condition in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two ventricles of the heart. That communication allows abnormal passage of blood between both chambers and is usually congenital in origin.
Which doctor treats ventricular septal defect?
Ventricular septal defect, a congenital heart malformation, is treated by a cardiologist or pediatric cardiologist, and may require a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon; a pediatrician usually coordinates follow-up in children. If a baby has trouble breathing or feeding, see a pediatric cardiologist. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.