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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?
Young J. Chong
Distinguished in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Young J. Chong
Radiology | Neuroradiology | Emergency Medicine
Distinguished in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Young J. Chong
Radiology | Neuroradiology | Emergency Medicine

Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-8000
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Chong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, and Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome.

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Dr. Hector Cajigas
Pulmonary Medicine
Elite in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Hector Cajigas
Pulmonary Medicine

Mayo Clinic-Rochester

200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
507-284-2079
Languages Spoken:
English
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Hector Cajigas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota. 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 Pulmonary Hypertension, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Thrombectomy, and Lung Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Joseph W. Burke
Advanced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Joseph W. Burke
Radiology
Advanced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Joseph W. Burke
Radiology

Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue, 
West Reading, PA 
484-628-8000
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Burke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

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