Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
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It's worth knowing about thoracic aortic aneurysm because it often develops without obvious symptoms and is many times detected incidentally on imaging studies.
What is it? It's an abnormal dilation or widening of a segment of the aorta as it passes through the chest, the main artery that leaves the heart.
Possible signs: in some cases chest or back pain, cough, or discomfort when swallowing may appear, although it frequently produces no manifestations.
Which specialist treats it? Its follow-up corresponds to the cardiologist, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, and the vascular surgeon; an internist can coordinate the initial evaluation. If you have been informed of a finding of this kind, the prudent thing is for a professional to follow up on your situation.
Data on 3,122 doctors who treat thoracic aortic aneurysm
Which specialist treats thoracic aortic aneurysm?
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is evaluated by a vascular specialist, a radiologist, and a cardiologist, who confirm the diagnosis through imaging studies and assess cardiovascular risk. A cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may perform surgery if needed. See these specialists if you have persistent chest or back pain.
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Doctors specialized in thoracic aortic aneurysm
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Frequently asked questions
What is thoracic aortic aneurysm?
It's worth knowing about thoracic aortic aneurysm because it often develops without obvious symptoms and is many times detected incidentally on imaging studies.
Which doctor treats thoracic aortic aneurysm?
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is evaluated by a vascular specialist, a radiologist, and a cardiologist, who confirm the diagnosis through imaging studies and assess cardiovascular risk. A cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may perform surgery if needed. See these specialists if you have persistent chest or back pain.