Truncus Arteriosus
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Common arterial trunk, or truncus arteriosus, is a congenital heart condition in which a single blood vessel leaves the heart instead of the usual two, so that circulation to the body and to the lungs starts from a single origin.
What it involves: Because of this single outlet, blood with and without oxygen tends to mix, which affects the work of the heart and lungs from birth.
Signs that may appear: Bluish coloring of the skin or lips, rapid breathing, tiredness while feeding, and poor weight gain in the newborn.
Which specialist to see? Its evaluation falls to the pediatric cardiologist, the cardiologist, and the pediatrician, who study the heart in detail. If a baby shows these signs, it is worth having a professional review the situation as soon as possible.
Data on 47 doctors who treat truncus arteriosus
Which specialist treats truncus arteriosus?
Truncus arteriosus, a congenital heart defect, is managed by a cardiologist, with support from a pediatric cardiologist and joint follow-up with the child's pediatrician. You can find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in truncus arteriosus
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
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. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Frequently asked questions
What is truncus arteriosus?
Common arterial trunk, or truncus arteriosus, is a congenital heart condition in which a single blood vessel leaves the heart instead of the usual two, so that circulation to the body and to the lungs starts from a single origin.
Which doctor treats truncus arteriosus?
Truncus arteriosus, a congenital heart defect, is managed by a cardiologist, with support from a pediatric cardiologist and joint follow-up with the child's pediatrician. You can find these specialists.