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Imaging of Aortic Arch Anomalies and Associated Findings
The first branch is the right carotid and does not classify as a RAA branching pattern; one may be fooled into believing this is a left aortic arch with the first branch coursing rightward (see ...
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Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
Your aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The thoracoabdominal aorta starts after the curve of the cane and extends past the arteries that deliver blood to the stomach, ...
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Surgery Insight: the dilated ascending aorta—indications for surgical intervention
53 The details of the surgical approach to aneurysmal dilatation of the ascending aorta are dictated by the extent of the aneurysm. If the aneurysm extends into the arch, an 'open' distal ...
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Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
Your aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle of the cane and originates at the aortic valve. The ascending aorta includes the ...
Medscape12y
Imaging of Aortic Arch Anomalies and Associated Findings
Imaging is important in the diagnosis of aortic arch disease. Echocardiography is the test of choice. It possess minimal risk, can be performed at the bedside without sedation and provides a ...