Ventricular Septal Defect
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A ventricular septal defect is a heart condition in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two ventricles of the heart. That communication allows abnormal passage of blood between both chambers and is usually congenital in origin.
Common symptoms: in infants, fatigue during feeding, rapid breathing, and poor weight gain may be noticed; in some cases it is detected by a heart murmur.
When to seek care? When unusual tiredness, difficulty breathing, or poor growth is observed in the baby.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist, and in children the pediatric cardiologist, evaluate the structure of the heart; the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon takes part in the cases that require it, and the pediatrician accompanies the follow-up. An early evaluation guides appropriate care.
Data on 116 doctors who treat ventricular septal defect
Which specialist treats ventricular septal defect?
Ventricular septal defect, a congenital heart malformation, is treated by a cardiologist or pediatric cardiologist, and may require a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon; a pediatrician usually coordinates follow-up in children. If a baby has trouble breathing or feeding, see a pediatric cardiologist. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ventricular septal defect
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Rocio Maily Vázquez Martínez
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Isaac Chicurel Levin
Dr. Karina Chavez Angeles
Dr. Herlich Pérez Roa
Dr. Diana Martínez Medel
Dr. Edgar Allan del Valle Villafuerte
Dr. Jesús Eduardo Sánchez Hernández
Dr. Alejandro Moreno Guillen
Dr. Christian Alejandro Valdes Junco
Dr. Braian Manuel Ortiz Campos
Dr. Esperanza Lomas Jaramillo
Dr. Alejandro Fernández Barrera
Dr. Gabriela Zarco Aguilar
Frequently asked questions
What is ventricular septal defect?
A ventricular septal defect is a heart condition in which there is an opening in the wall that separates the two ventricles of the heart. That communication allows abnormal passage of blood between both chambers and is usually congenital in origin.
Which doctor treats ventricular septal defect?
Ventricular septal defect, a congenital heart malformation, is treated by a cardiologist or pediatric cardiologist, and may require a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon; a pediatrician usually coordinates follow-up in children. If a baby has trouble breathing or feeding, see a pediatric cardiologist. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.