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Cardiovascular Abnormalities Associated with Heterotaxy Syndrome: A Case Series
Heterotaxy syndromes result from the failure of normal lateralization, resulting in the abnormal arrangement of cardiothoracic and abdominal viscera. These are associated with a disproportionate morbidity and mortality rate, mandating early diagnosis ...
Shraddha Joshi+3 more
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Thoracic Aorta: Anatomy and Pathology
The aorta is the largest elastic artery in the human body and is classically divided into two anatomical segments, the thoracic and the abdominal aorta, separated by the diaphragm.
Cira Rosaria Tiziana di Gioia+3 more
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Case of surgical treatment of ascending aorta and aortic arch aneurysm in a patient with unclassified connective tissue disease [PDF]
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is one of the most serious pathologies of the cardiovascular system. Survival of patients without surgery within 5–10 years does not exceed 13–19 %.
B.M. Todurov+4 more
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Ankylosing spondylitis and an aortic arch syndrome. [PDF]
A 63 year old woman with a 16 year history of ankylosing spondylitis and peripheral joint involvement later presented with a large vessel arteritis affecting the branches of the arch of the aorta.
J. A. N. Rennie+2 more
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Partial upper sternotomy for extensive arch repair in older acute type A aortic dissection patients
Objectives The partial upper sternotomy (PUS) approach is acceptable for aortic valve replacement, and even aortic root operation. However, the efficiency of PUS for extensive arch repair of acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD) in older adult patients ...
Zhihuang Qiu+6 more
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Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch are a large group of cardiovascular anomalies. Some of them are isolated; others are associated with congenital heart defects or genetic syndromes. There can be different clinical manifestations of these anomalies —
L.V. Besh+8 more
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Pseudocoarctation of the aortic arch in a patient with turner's syndrome [PDF]
AbstractPseudocoarctation of the aortic arch is a rare congenital anomaly which resembles true coarctation by the presence of a narrowing in the descending thoracic aorta immediately distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery. However, it is differentiated from that entity by the absence of a significant hemodynamic obstruction and by the ...
Richard H. Helfant+4 more
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Evaluation of Aortic Arch Disorders in Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot
Background & aim: Fallot tetralogy (TOF) is one of the most common diseases among congenital heart cyanotic abnormalities. 25% of these patients have a right aortic arch.
N Mehdizadegan+3 more
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The present study compares disease characteristics, imaging modalities used, and patterns of treatment in two large cohorts of Takayasu arteritis (TAK) from Italy and India. Clinic files were retrospectively reviewed to retrieve information about initial
Durga Prasanna Misra+14 more
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Tracheal Compression by Aberrant Innominate Artery: A Case Report [PDF]
The brachiocephalic trunk arises from the convexity of the aortic arch, posterior to the manubrium sterni. In rare cases, the origin of the brachiocephalic trunk is shifted to the left of the midline, crosses the trachea through an oblique course, and ...
Ankit Agarwal+4 more
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