Un aneurisma aórtico se está debilitando y / o abultado en la aorta, el vaso sanguíneo principal que se ramifica desde el corazón y transporta sangre al cuerpo. Causado por presión arterial alta (hipertensión), trastornos del tejido conectivo o genética, el aneurisma puede romperse (disección) y causar una emergencia potencialmente mortal.
Los siguientes departamentos atienden a pacientes con un aneurisma aórtico:
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cardiovascular Center
A department providing cardiology care for heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and vascular disease, wit…
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Vascular Medicine Center
A center providing vascular care, including diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, and blood vessel disorders, with coordinated servi…
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Interventional Radiology
A program within the Department of Radiology where radiologists provide interventional radiology to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions using minimally invasive, image-g…