Israel,
Tel Aviv
Livia Kapusta
Pediatric cardiologist
38 years of experience
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Dr. Livia Kapusta is a pediatric cardiologist who specializes in cardiac conditions in children, with qualifications from Tel- Aviv University, Israel and Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She performs various procedures and medical treatments to manage conditions in patients and operates from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday.
Conditions treated by Dr. Livia Kapusta: Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect, Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Signs and Symptoms to look after: Poor growth, Pale skin, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Blue colour around the lips and blue skin (cyanosis), Difficulty feeding (especially becoming sweaty during feeds)
Complications of Congenital Heart Issues: Hindrance in growth and development, Repeated respiratory tract infections (RTIs), Heart infection (endocarditis), Pulmonary hypertension, Heart failure
Popular Procedures perfromed by Dr. Livia Kapusta: PDA Closure, Balloon Atrial Septostomy, Arrhythmia treatments (radiofrequency ablation therapy, pacemakers and defibrillator management), Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS), Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), Cardiac emergencies, Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes