Double Inlet Left Ventricle
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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.
Data on 36 doctors who treat double inlet left ventricle
Which specialist treats double inlet left ventricle?
Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is treated by a cardiologist, who provides specialized follow-up for this complex congenital heart condition. You can book an appointment with a cardiologist for management of this condition.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in double inlet left ventricle
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 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.
Which doctor treats double inlet left ventricle?
Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is treated by a cardiologist, who provides specialized follow-up for this complex congenital heart condition. You can book an appointment with a cardiologist for management of this condition.