Although echocardiography is generally used as the initial imaging modality, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) is the test of choice in evaluation of aortic arch anomalies. cMRI allows ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have an arch aneurysm, it is possible that you may also require bypass grafts to replace vessels that supply blood to your head. While repairing your aorta, your surgeon will inspect your ...