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Aneurisma aórtico abdominal - Síntomas

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Aneurisma aórtico

Síntomas:

Los aneurismas se desarrollan lentamente durante muchos años y a menudo son asintomáticos. Si un aneurisma se expande rápidamente, se rompe o la sangre se filtra a lo largo de la pared del vaso (disección aórtica), los síntomas se pueden desarrollar de manera súbita.

Los síntomas de ruptura abarcan:

Signos y exámenes:

El médico examina el abdomen. El examen también abarca una evaluación del pulso y la sensibilidad en las extremidades inferiores.

Un aneurisma aórtico abdominal puede diagnosticarse con los siguientes exámenes:

  • Fecha de revisión: 12/7/2006
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Janet L. Albright, MD, General & Vascular Associates, Reno, NV. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc
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