Transposition of the Great Vessels
Transposition of the great vessels is a congenital heart defect in which the two main arteries of the heart, the aorta and the pulmonary artery, arise in switched positions. As a result, the circulation of oxygenated and non-oxygenated blood is disrupted.
When is it detected? It usually appears in the first days of life, so bluish coloring of the skin and difficulty breathing in a newborn require immediate attention.
Possible manifestations: bluish tone of the lips and skin, rapid breathing, and difficulty feeding.
Which specialist treats it? This condition is treated by the pediatric cardiologist together with the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, with the support of the pediatrician. Identifying it early is key so that the medical team can organize the baby's care.
Data on 10 doctors who treat transposition of the great vessels
Specialties that treat transposition of the great vessels
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Doctors specialized in transposition of the great vessels
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 vessels?
Transposition of the great vessels is a congenital heart defect in which the two main arteries of the heart, the aorta and the pulmonary artery, arise in switched positions. As a result, the circulation of oxygenated and non-oxygenated blood is disrupted.
Which doctor treats transposition of the great vessels?
Transposition of the Great Vessels is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, pediatrician, pediatric cardiologist.