Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
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A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins within the lung, in which blood passes from one side to the other without properly crossing the network of small vessels where oxygen exchange takes place.
How it may present: It can occur without symptoms or be associated with shortness of breath on exertion, bluish coloring of the lips or skin and fatigue; at times it is detected on imaging studies.
When is a checkup advisable? In the presence of breathing difficulty with no clear cause or bluish coloring, an evaluation is advisable.
Who treats it? In childhood, the pediatrician guides the initial evaluation together with areas such as pulmonology or cardiology. Discussing these symptoms with a professional helps to understand their origin and follow-up.
Data on 10 doctors who treat pulmonary arteriovenous malformation
Which specialist treats pulmonary arteriovenous malformation?
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation is usually treated by specialists in pediatric cardiologist, pediatrician, pediatric pulmonologist, neurologist, pediatric urologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pulmonary arteriovenous malformation
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
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. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Jessica Monserrat Bandera Anzaldo
Dr. Carolina Muñoz Perea
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary arteriovenous malformation?
A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins within the lung, in which blood passes from one side to the other without properly crossing the network of small vessels where oxygen exchange takes place.
Which doctor treats pulmonary arteriovenous malformation?
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation is usually treated by specialists in pediatric cardiologist, pediatrician, pediatric pulmonologist, neurologist, pediatric urologist.