Double Inlet Left Ventricle

Double-inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a rare congenital heart defect in which both atria empty into a single ventricle with left-sided features, instead of into two separate chambers. It is a malformation present from birth.

How it presents: It may be noticed in the first months of life with bluish coloring, tiredness during feeding, rapid breathing, or slow growth, depending on the anatomy of each case.

How it is detected: It is usually identified through imaging studies of the heart performed by the specialist.

Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist and the cardiologist coordinate the evaluation, together with the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and the pediatrician. Detecting these signs in time and discussing them with a professional is essential.