Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a congenital heart defect in which the structures on the left side of the heart—such as the left ventricle and the aorta—do not develop completely, which limits the ability to pump blood to the body.
How it is detected: it is often identified during pregnancy on ultrasound studies, or shortly after birth from signs of circulatory difficulty.
When to see a doctor? It is a condition that requires early specialized care, so prenatal and neonatal follow-up is essential.
Which specialist treats it? Its management falls to pediatric cardiology, in coordination with the pediatrician who monitors the baby's overall condition. Having a specialized assessment as soon as possible makes it possible to plan the appropriate steps with the family.
Data on 52 doctors who treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Which specialist treats hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome should be evaluated by a Pediatric Cardiologist, a specialist in congenital heart defects, with a Pediatrician coordinating overall follow-up. A Cardiologist may be involved in adults. You can book an appointment with the specialist your case requires.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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 hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a congenital heart defect in which the structures on the left side of the heart—such as the left ventricle and the aorta—do not develop completely, which limits the ability to pump blood to the body.
Which doctor treats hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome should be evaluated by a Pediatric Cardiologist, a specialist in congenital heart defects, with a Pediatrician coordinating overall follow-up. A Cardiologist may be involved in adults. You can book an appointment with the specialist your case requires.