Double Outlet Right Ventricle
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It is worth raising this with a heart specialist, since DORV stands for double outlet right ventricle, a congenital heart defect in which the two great arteries of the heart arise, wholly or partially, from the right ventricle.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist, the pediatric cardiologist, and the cardiac surgeon take part in its evaluation and follow-up, usually from the first months of life.
Possible manifestations: In infants, bluish discoloration, rapid breathing, fatigue when feeding, or slow growth may be noticed.
When to seek care? If a baby shows these signs, it is important to have it evaluated as soon as possible by the pediatrician and the heart specialist to define the appropriate approach.
Data on 20 doctors who treat double outlet right ventricle
Which specialist treats double outlet right ventricle?
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital heart defect managed by a cardiologist, or by a pediatric cardiologist when diagnosed in children. If your child has difficulty breathing or bluish skin color, it's important to schedule a consultation with this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in double outlet right 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 outlet right ventricle?
It is worth raising this with a heart specialist, since DORV stands for double outlet right ventricle, a congenital heart defect in which the two great arteries of the heart arise, wholly or partially, from the right ventricle.
Which doctor treats double outlet right ventricle?
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital heart defect managed by a cardiologist, or by a pediatric cardiologist when diagnosed in children. If your child has difficulty breathing or bluish skin color, it's important to schedule a consultation with this specialist.