Livia Kapusta
- Specialization: Pediatric cardiologist
- 39 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
- Pediatric cardiologist specializing in cardiac conditions in children
Dr. Livia Kapusta is a pediatric cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv. She specializes in managing congenital cardiac conditions in children and infants. Dr. Kapusta earned medical qualifications from Tel Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen. She works at Israel's largest multidisciplinary hospital, ranked among the world's best by Newsweek.
- Treats complex defects like Patent Foramen Ovale and Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Performs specialized interventions including PDA closure and balloon atrial septostomy.
- Manages arrhythmias with radiofrequency ablation therapy and pacemaker placement.
- Conducts intracardiac electrophysiology studies and intravascular ultrasound.
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Dr. Livia Kapusta is a pediatric cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov). She graduated from Tel-Aviv University in Israel and Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Kapusta treats cardiac conditions in children and newborns. This work includes managing complications like growth hindrance and repeated respiratory infections.
Specialization and Cardiac Procedures
Dr. Kapusta treats congenital and acquired heart issues. She helps patients with Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). The doctor also addresses Tetralogy of Fallot and ventricular septal defects.
Dr. Kapusta performs minimally invasive cardiac interventions. These include PDA closure and balloon atrial septostomy. She uses intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) – a medical imaging test that uses sound waves to see inside blood vessels. Dr. Kapusta also treats cardiac emergencies and prescribes long-term treatment plans.
Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
The doctor provides care for heart rhythm disorders. She conducts intracardiac electrophysiology studies (EPS) to locate rhythm issues. Dr. Kapusta performs radiofrequency ablation therapy to treat arrhythmias. She also handles the management of pacemakers and defibrillators.
Education and Training
- Medical Degree – Tel-Aviv University, Israel
- Specialized Training in Pediatric Cardiology – Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands
Conditions and Symptoms Treated
Dr. Kapusta monitors for signs of heart issues in children. These include poor growth, fatigue, and shortness of breath. She also checks for pale skin and difficulty feeding, especially if the child becomes sweaty during feeds. The doctor treats patients exhibiting cyanosis – a condition where skin or lips appear blue due to low oxygen.
Early intervention helps prevent heart failure, endocarditis, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Kapusta operates from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. Her practice helps protect the long-term development of pediatric patients.
Common conditions treated:
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Arrhythmia and Atrial Fibrillation
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary Hypertension
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