Patent Foramen Ovale
A patent foramen ovale is the persistence of a small connection between the two upper chambers of the heart that normally closes after birth. In many people it causes no problems and is discovered incidentally.
How it presents: it often produces no symptoms; in some cases it may be linked to events that warrant a cardiology workup.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist evaluates this condition in adults and the pediatric cardiologist in children; the pediatrician can provide follow-up on the child's development.
When to seek care? If you have been told about this finding or there is a family history of heart conditions, a specialized evaluation lets you understand its significance in your particular case and determine whether monitoring is needed.
Data on 15 doctors who treat patent foramen ovale
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Doctors specialized in patent foramen ovale
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
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
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Frequently asked questions
What is patent foramen ovale?
A patent foramen ovale is the persistence of a small connection between the two upper chambers of the heart that normally closes after birth. In many people it causes no problems and is discovered incidentally.
Which doctor treats patent foramen ovale?
Patent Foramen Ovale is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.