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==How do I know if I have interrupted aortic arch and what are the symptoms of interrupted aortic arch?== | ==How do I know if I have interrupted aortic arch and what are the symptoms of interrupted aortic arch?== | ||
The signs and symptoms of interrupted aortic arch depend on . Usual symptoms include: | |||
:*[[Cyanosis]] | |||
:*Rapid breathing | |||
:*Fast heart rate | |||
:*[[Weakness]] or [[fatigue]] | |||
:*Poor feeding | |||
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | |||
==Who is at risk for interrupted aortic arch?== | ==Who is at risk for interrupted aortic arch?== |
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What is interrupted aortic arch?
How do I know if I have interrupted aortic arch and what are the symptoms of interrupted aortic arch?
The signs and symptoms of interrupted aortic arch depend on . Usual symptoms include:
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for interrupted aortic arch?
How to know you have interrupted aortic arch?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for interrupted aortic arch?
Directions to Hospitals Treating interrupted aortic arch
Prevention of interrupted aortic arch
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/anomalies/iaa.htm
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/896979-overview
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/medical-conditions/heart-blood-conditions/interrupted-aortic-arch/