ALCAPA Syndrome
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
ALCAPA syndrome is an uncommon congenital heart condition in which the left coronary artery arises from the pulmonary artery instead of the aorta, which disrupts the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
The one who guides care for this condition is the pediatric cardiologist, along with the cardiologist and the pediatrician, since it is usually detected in the first months of life and requires specialized heart evaluation.
How it can show up: You may notice irritability or crying during feeding, sweating, rapid breathing, and difficulty gaining weight in infants.
When should you seek care? With signs of fatigue while feeding, pale coloring, or labored breathing in a baby, a timely medical review is important.
An evaluation with the heart specialist makes it possible to understand the individual case and define the most suitable follow-up.
Data on 35 doctors who treat alcapa syndrome
Which specialist treats alcapa syndrome?
ALCAPA syndrome, a congenital coronary anomaly, is managed by a cardiologist, with support from a pediatric cardiologist when it is detected in infancy. You can find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcapa syndrome
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 alcapa syndrome?
ALCAPA syndrome is an uncommon congenital heart condition in which the left coronary artery arises from the pulmonary artery instead of the aorta, which disrupts the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.
Which doctor treats alcapa syndrome?
ALCAPA syndrome, a congenital coronary anomaly, is managed by a cardiologist, with support from a pediatric cardiologist when it is detected in infancy. You can find these specialists.