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What is the definition of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery?
Idiopathic (of unknown cause) dilatation of the pulmonary artery (IDPA) is a rare congenital effect characterized by a wider than usual main pulmonary artery.
What are the symptoms of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery?
Most individuals with idiopathic dilatation of the pulmonary artery do not have any symptoms. Some individuals with idiopathic dilatation of the pulmonary artery may experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing upon exertion; fatigue; cough; bloody sputum; heart palpitations; chest pain; and rarely, bluish or grey skin (cyanosis) with severe difficulty breathing; or sudden cardiac death.
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What are the current treatments for Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery?
Treatment of idiopathic dilatation of the pulmonary artery is usually not necessary, unless there are associated heart conditions.
Who are the top Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery Local Doctors?
Elite in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Internal Medicine
Elite in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Internal Medicine
420 E Superior St, 
Chicago, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English

Hector Cajigas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cajigas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Thrombectomy, and Liver Transplant.

Distinguished in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
Distinguished in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc

111 Colchester Ave, 
Burlington, VT 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Peter Van Buren is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Van Buren is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. His top areas of expertise are Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, and Pulmonary Vein Stenosis. Dr. Van Buren is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Advanced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery

Virtual Radiologic Professionals, LLC

11995 Singletree Ln, Ste 500, 
Eden Prairie, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Lozano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Pleural Effusion.

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