Left-Sided Congestive Heart Failure (Left Ventricular Failure)
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Left-sided congestive heart failure, also called left ventricular failure, is a condition in which the left side of the heart cannot pump blood with the efficiency needed, which causes its accumulation and affects the lungs.
Frequent symptoms: it usually presents with difficulty breathing, especially with exertion or when lying down, fatigue, cough and, at times, swelling.
When to see a doctor? Shortness of breath that worsens, unusual tiredness, or waking with a sensation of suffocation are reasons for a cardiology evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the professional indicated for its study and follow-up, and in children it is evaluated by the pediatric cardiologist. If you recognize these symptoms, it is advisable to consult a professional who can guide the approach.
Data on 148 doctors who treat left-sided congestive heart failure (left ventricular failure)
Which specialist treats left-sided congestive heart failure (left ventricular failure)?
Left-sided congestive heart failure (left 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 left-sided congestive heart failure (left 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. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Frequently asked questions
What is left-sided congestive heart failure (left ventricular failure)?
Left-sided congestive heart failure, also called left ventricular failure, is a condition in which the left side of the heart cannot pump blood with the efficiency needed, which causes its accumulation and affects the lungs.
Which doctor treats left-sided congestive heart failure (left ventricular failure)?
Left-sided congestive heart failure (left ventricular failure) is treated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who can evaluate heart function and guide management. Find this specialist.