Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage
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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 61 doctors who treat total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
Which specialist treats total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage?
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return, a serious congenital heart malformation, is treated by a cardiologist with support from a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon for surgical correction. If a newborn has severe respiratory distress or bluish skin color, urgent cardiology care is needed. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
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 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 return, a serious congenital heart malformation, is treated by a cardiologist with support from a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon for surgical correction. If a newborn has severe respiratory distress or bluish skin color, urgent cardiology care is needed. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.