Double Outlet Right Ventricle
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It is worth raising this with a heart specialist, since DORV stands for double outlet right ventricle, a congenital heart defect in which the two great arteries of the heart arise, wholly or partially, from the right ventricle.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist, the pediatric cardiologist, and the cardiac surgeon take part in its evaluation and follow-up, usually from the first months of life.
Possible manifestations: In infants, bluish discoloration, rapid breathing, fatigue when feeding, or slow growth may be noticed.
When to seek care? If a baby shows these signs, it is important to have it evaluated as soon as possible by the pediatrician and the heart specialist to define the appropriate approach.
Data on 14 doctors who treat double outlet right ventricle
Which specialist treats double outlet right ventricle?
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital heart defect managed by a cardiologist, or by a pediatric cardiologist when diagnosed in children. If your child has difficulty breathing or bluish skin color, it's important to schedule a consultation with this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in double outlet right ventricle
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. 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
Dr. Gabriela Rodríguez Romero
Frequently asked questions
What is double outlet right ventricle?
It is worth raising this with a heart specialist, since DORV stands for double outlet right ventricle, a congenital heart defect in which the two great arteries of the heart arise, wholly or partially, from the right ventricle.
Which doctor treats double outlet right ventricle?
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital heart defect managed by a cardiologist, or by a pediatric cardiologist when diagnosed in children. If your child has difficulty breathing or bluish skin color, it's important to schedule a consultation with this specialist.