Jorge R. Alegria, MD, FACC, FASE
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1001 Blythe Blvd Suite 300 Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. Jorge Alegria is a cardiologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Alegria specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Alegria also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Universidad De Concepcion, Facultad De Medicina 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- 56-year-old man with progressive shortness of breath.
- Cell therapy for cardiovascular disease: what cells, what diseases and for whom?
- Coronary artery ectasia in an adult Noonan syndrome detected on coronary CT angiography.
- Giant superior vena-cava aneurysm after Glenn surgery: a new complication of the Glenn procedure.
- Hypoplasia, pseudocoarctation and coarctation of the aorta - a systematic review.
- Interferon-α and pericardial injury: a case report and literature review.
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