Right-to-Left Shunt
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The cardiologist and, in the pediatric age, the pediatric cardiologist are the ones who evaluate a right-to-left circulatory shunt, a heart condition in which blood with little oxygen passes into the general circulation without being adequately oxygenated in the lungs.
What it is: It occurs when there is an abnormal communication between the chambers or vessels of the heart that allows this passage of blood, generally in the context of congenital heart disease.
Signs that may appear: Bluish coloring of the lips and skin, fatigue, or difficulty breathing, especially with exertion.
Whom to see? In addition to cardiology, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and the pediatrician may take part in the management. When these signs appear, a timely professional evaluation is essential.
Data on 36 doctors who treat right-to-left shunt
Which specialist treats right-to-left shunt?
A right-to-left circulatory shunt is evaluated by a cardiologist, who determines the cause and management; if surgical correction is needed, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon steps in. You can book these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in right-to-left shunt
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 right-to-left shunt?
The cardiologist and, in the pediatric age, the pediatric cardiologist are the ones who evaluate a right-to-left circulatory shunt, a heart condition in which blood with little oxygen passes into the general circulation without being adequately oxygenated in the lungs.
Which doctor treats right-to-left shunt?
A right-to-left circulatory shunt is evaluated by a cardiologist, who determines the cause and management; if surgical correction is needed, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon steps in. You can book these specialists.