Transposition of the Great Arteries
The pediatric cardiologist and the cardiovascular surgeon are the professionals who treat transposition of the great arteries, a congenital heart defect in which the aorta and the pulmonary artery arise reversed, altering the way blood circulates between the heart, the lungs, and the rest of the body.
What characterizes it? With these great vessels swapped, oxygen-rich blood and the blood that is going to be oxygenated follow separate circuits, which is usually detected in the first days of life.
Signs that are observed: bluish discoloration of the skin and lips, rapid breathing, or difficulty feeding in the newborn.
Medical support: the pediatrician is usually the first contact and refers to the cardiology and surgery team. In the presence of signs of bluish discoloration in a baby, seeking specialized evaluation without delay is essential.
Data on 17 doctors who treat transposition of the great arteries
Specialties that treat transposition of the great arteries
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in transposition of the great arteries
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
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
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
Frequently asked questions
What is transposition of the great arteries?
The pediatric cardiologist and the cardiovascular surgeon are the professionals who treat transposition of the great arteries, a congenital heart defect in which the aorta and the pulmonary artery arise reversed, altering the way blood circulates between the heart, the lungs, and the rest of the bod...
Which doctor treats transposition of the great arteries?
Transposition of the Great Arteries is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.