Double Outlet Right Ventricle with Doubly Committed Ventricular Septal Defect treatment in Aguascalientes

Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) with doubly committed ventricular septal defect is a congenital heart disease in which the two great arteries arise mainly from the right ventricle and there is an opening between the ventricles in a position that affects the flow toward both arteries. It is present from birth.

What does it consist of? The abnormal arrangement of the vessels and the location of the defect alter the way blood circulates within the heart and toward the lungs and the body.

Possible signs: Bluish coloring of the skin, fatigue when feeding, rapid breathing, or difficulty gaining weight in the baby.

Which specialist treats it? The pediatric cardiologist is the one who studies and follows up on this condition, in coordination with the pediatrician. In the presence of cardiac signs in a newborn or infant, timely professional evaluation is essential.