Double Aortic Arch treatment in Chihuahua

A double aortic arch is a heart malformation present from birth in which the aorta, instead of forming a single arch, splits into two that encircle the trachea and esophagus. This can compress these structures.

Common symptoms: they usually appear in childhood and include noisy breathing, shortness of breath, cough, repeated airway infections, and sometimes trouble swallowing.

When to investigate it? When a baby or child has persistent breathing difficulty or chokes while eating, it is worth studying the cause.

Which specialists treat it? The pediatric cardiologist and the cardiologist evaluate the malformation, the pediatrician coordinates the child's care, and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon steps in when correction is needed. When a child shows these symptoms, the most appropriate step is to see these professionals soon for a careful evaluation.