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 ...

Divided into four sections—the aortic root, ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta—it ensures blood reaches areas like the arms, legs, brain, and abdominal organs. Signs of a ...

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 ...

The ascending aorta continues upward to form the aortic arch, where the oxygenated blood supply to your head originates. The aorta continues on down to the descending aorta that further supplies blood ...