the right aortic arch (on the right of course), the aberrant innominate artery posteriorly and the left PDA (or ­ligamentum) on the left. CT imaging is useful for patients who are unable to ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, 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, ...

The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle of the cane and originates at the aortic ... aorta. Left untreated this can lead to rupture and is considered an emergent condition that requires ...

Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending aorta extending a variable length frequently into the aortic arch and/or descending ... artery is involved on the left or brachiocephalic artery ...

An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes weakened and enlarges. Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no ...

An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall ... of the aorta. Left untreated this can lead to rupture and is considered an emergent condition that requires immediate ...