La disección aórtica es una situación de emergencia poco común y poco común en la que la aorta, el vaso sanguíneo principal que se ramifica desde el corazón y lleva sangre al cuerpo, se desgarra. Dolor repentino y severo en la espalda y el pecho, pérdida del conocimiento y dificultad para respirar y hablar son síntomas, y se requiere tratamiento de emergencia inmediato.
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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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Our cardiac and thoracic surgeons deliver exceptional, personalized care to patients with diseases of the heart, lungs, chest, and esophagus using state-of-the-art technology.
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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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Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
A program within the Vascular Medicine Center providing vascular and endovascular surgery, including diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as aneurysms, peripheral artery di…