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Aneurysm of aortic arch
Is a bulge in the portion of the aorta closest to the heart. The ascending aorta begins at the heart's left ventricle and extends to the aortic arch, or the bend in the aorta. Thearch of the aorta gives off branches to the head and arms.
Symptoms:
- Tenderness or pain in the chest.
- Back pain.
- Hoarseness.
- Cough.
- Shortness of breath.
Preliminary plan:
- Cardiologist appointment
- General practitioner appointment
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Blood test:
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Alanine transaminase (ALT)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- Total protein
- Albumen
- Coagulogram
- ECG
- Echocardiography
- Heart and aorta X-ray
- Aortography
Doctors
Cardiologist
Candidate of Medical Science, the highest qualification category, specialisation «Cardiology»
