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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?
Experienced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Aria Hong
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Experienced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Aria Hong
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

City Of Hope Medical Foundation

209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
South Pasadena, CA 
 (1.5 mi)
626-396-2900
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Aria Hong is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Hong and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Experienced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Leon E. Lis
Radiology
Experienced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Leon E. Lis
Radiology
612 W Duarte Rd, Ste 101, 
Arcadia, CA 
 (5.7 mi)
626-445-4850
Experience:
40+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Leon Lis is a Radiologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lis has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Luis B. Gutierrez
Radiology
Experienced in Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
Dr. Luis B. Gutierrez
Radiology

Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

289 W Huntington Dr, Suite 103, 
Arcadia, CA 
 (6.1 mi)
626-821-0707
Languages Spoken:
English

Luis Gutierrez is a Radiologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Gutierrez and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

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