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
Our expert, multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services to both treat and prevent cardiac diseases and conditions. From stents to smoking cessation, we can help you kee…
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Vascular Center
When the diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease is made and treatment is needed, the Vascular Center at Boston Medical Center offers comprehensive care including minimally invas…