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The Anatomy of the Aortic Arch
This part is called the thoracic descending aorta. The average overall length of the aorta in the thorax—ascending, aortic ...
bicuspid aortic valve (85%) and VSD (36%); 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 ...
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ and tissue. It begins at the left ventricle, ...
Total Aortic Arch Replacement is a surgical procedure that involves replacing the entire aortic arch, which is the curved portion of the aorta that extends from the heart. This procedure is typically ...
Coronary anatomy is also evaluated in this view ... pattern and the latter defines the presence or absence of aortic arch interruption or hypoplasia. If the aortic arch is interrupted, the ...