Delineate the arch anatomy and describe the type of coarctation; Define the degree and site of obstruction of the arch in the context of associated cardiac anomalies.

Aortic arch anomalies and vascular rings represent a spectrum of congenital malformations that can significantly affect airway and oesophageal function.

Vascular surgeon Dr Samantha Peden told the Australian News broadcaster that the patient’s aortic arch had ballooned to ...

Malina M, Brunkwall J, Ivancev K, et al. Late aortic arch perforation by graft-anchoring stent: complication of endovascular thoracic aneurysm exclusion. J Endovasc Surg. 1998;5:274-277. Dong ZH, Fu ...

Brachiocephalic artery tortuosity Normally, the brachiocephalic artery arises from the anterior part of the aortic arch and courses upward and to the right, bifurcating into the right subclavian and ...

Girls and women with Turner syndrome face a lifelong struggle with both congenital heart disease and acquired cardiovascular conditions. Bicuspid aortic valve is common, and many have left-sided heart ...

Objective To determine the early and long-term outcomes of conventional aortic root (ARR) and valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) using a standard perioperative and operative approach. Methods We ...

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Intermodality Assessment of Aortic Regurgitation Severity: Insights From Cardiac CT and MRI and Implications for Future Trials ...

Aortic diseases are pathological conditions affecting a section of the aorta, the largest artery in the human body. They can involve the ascending aorta, aortic arch, thoracic descending aorta ...

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now an established treatment option for elderly patients with severe ...