Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage
Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage is a congenital heart condition in which the veins that should carry blood from the lungs to the corresponding heart chamber empty into the wrong place. It is present from birth and is usually detected in the early stages of life.
Signs in the baby: difficulty breathing, bluish discoloration of the skin, fatigue during feeding, or poor weight gain may draw attention.
When to seek care? When these signs appear in a newborn or infant, timely evaluation is essential.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist studies heart defects in children, the pediatrician accompanies the follow-up, and the cardiovascular surgeon takes part when surgical correction is required. Discussing any warning sign with these professionals guides appropriate management.
Data on 11 doctors who treat total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
Specialties that treat total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Frequently asked questions
What is total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage?
Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage is a congenital heart condition in which the veins that should carry blood from the lungs to the corresponding heart chamber empty into the wrong place. It is present from birth and is usually detected in the early stages of life.
Which doctor treats total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage?
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.