Atrial Septal Defect
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An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart disease: an opening in the wall that separates the two atria of the heart, the upper chambers, which has been present since birth.
Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation falls to cardiology, and in children to pediatric cardiology; when an intervention is considered, cardiovascular surgery is also involved.
Possible signs: many people have no symptoms, but in some cases fatigue, shortness of breath with exertion, or more frequent respiratory infections may be noticed.
When should you seek care? In the face of murmurs detected during a checkup, unusual fatigue, or repeated respiratory symptoms in childhood, a cardiology evaluation is advisable. A heart specialist is the one who can confirm the finding and guide appropriate follow-up.
Data on 558 doctors who treat atrial septal defect
Which specialist treats atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who can correct it surgically; in children, a pediatric cardiologist follows up together with a pediatrician. You can book with a pediatric cardiologist near you.
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Doctors specialized in atrial septal defect
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is atrial septal defect?
An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart disease: an opening in the wall that separates the two atria of the heart, the upper chambers, which has been present since birth.
Which doctor treats atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, who can correct it surgically; in children, a pediatric cardiologist follows up together with a pediatrician. You can book with a pediatric cardiologist near you.