Aortic Arch Anomaly
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Aortic arch anomaly is a congenital malformation in the shape or course of the arch of the aorta, the large artery that leaves the heart. There are different types, and some can compress the trachea or the esophagus.
How it can manifest: Depending on the type, it may cause no symptoms or produce difficulty breathing, noises when breathing, choking when eating, or repeated respiratory infections in childhood.
When is it advisable to evaluate it? It is worth checking persistent respiratory or feeding problems in a child that are not explained by other causes.
Specialized care: The cardiologist and the pediatric cardiologist study the malformation, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon assesses surgical options when required, and the pediatrician coordinates the follow-up. Detecting it with these specialists allows the most appropriate management for each case to be defined.
Data on 84 doctors who treat aortic arch anomaly
Which specialist treats aortic arch anomaly?
An aortic arch anomaly is evaluated by a cardiologist, and in children the follow-up is usually done jointly with a pediatrician. You can find cardiologists and pediatricians to assess this type of malformation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in aortic arch anomaly
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Frequently asked questions
What is aortic arch anomaly?
Aortic arch anomaly is a congenital malformation in the shape or course of the arch of the aorta, the large artery that leaves the heart. There are different types, and some can compress the trachea or the esophagus.
Which doctor treats aortic arch anomaly?
An aortic arch anomaly is evaluated by a cardiologist, and in children the follow-up is usually done jointly with a pediatrician. You can find cardiologists and pediatricians to assess this type of malformation.