ALCAPA Syndrome
ALCAPA syndrome is an uncommon congenital heart condition in which the left coronary artery arises from the pulmonary artery instead of the aorta, which disrupts the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
The one who guides care for this condition is the pediatric cardiologist, along with the cardiologist and the pediatrician, since it is usually detected in the first months of life and requires specialized heart evaluation.
How it can show up: You may notice irritability or crying during feeding, sweating, rapid breathing, and difficulty gaining weight in infants.
When should you seek care? With signs of fatigue while feeding, pale coloring, or labored breathing in a baby, a timely medical review is important.
An evaluation with the heart specialist makes it possible to understand the individual case and define the most suitable follow-up.
Data on 10 doctors who treat alcapa syndrome
Specialties that treat alcapa syndrome
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Doctors specialized in alcapa syndrome
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 alcapa syndrome?
ALCAPA syndrome is an uncommon congenital heart condition in which the left coronary artery arises from the pulmonary artery instead of the aorta, which disrupts the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
Which doctor treats alcapa syndrome?
ALCAPA Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.