Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure (Right Ventricular Failure)
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Right-sided heart failure occurs when the right side of the heart loses the ability to pump efficiently, which hinders the return of blood from the body and promotes its accumulation in veins and tissues.
Frequent symptoms:
- swelling of the legs, ankles, or abdomen
- fatigue and a sensation of heaviness
- congestion and, at times, shortness of breath with exertion
Common causes: it is usually related to prolonged lung problems, valve disorders, or a sustained effort of the right side of the heart.
Which specialist treats it? Cardiology studies and follows up on this condition; in children, pediatric cardiology gets involved. When there is persistent swelling or difficulty breathing, it is advisable to have a timely cardiology evaluation.
Data on 123 doctors who treat right-sided congestive heart failure (right ventricular failure)
Which specialist treats right-sided congestive heart failure (right ventricular failure)?
Right-sided congestive heart failure (right ventricular failure) is treated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who can evaluate heart function and guide management. Find this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in right-sided congestive heart failure (right ventricular failure)
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
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. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is right-sided congestive heart failure (right ventricular failure)?
Right-sided heart failure occurs when the right side of the heart loses the ability to pump efficiently, which hinders the return of blood from the body and promotes its accumulation in veins and tissues.
Which doctor treats right-sided congestive heart failure (right ventricular failure)?
Right-sided congestive heart failure (right ventricular failure) is treated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who can evaluate heart function and guide management. Find this specialist.