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.

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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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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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The Vascular Medicine Center at Boston Medical Center offers comprehensive care, including minimally invasive techniques, from one of the most advanced multidisciplinary teams of …
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The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery provides state-of-the-art care for patients with vascular disease, offering medical therapies, minimally invasive techniques, and…