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Coarctation of th13
  • Forty-four years after Paris provided the first accurate description of coarctation of the aorta in 1791, Legrand made the first diagnosis in a living patient in 1835. (medscape.com)
  • Coarctation of the aorta -- a narrowing of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the body -- is a congenital heart defect that Duke pediatric heart specialists are experts in treating. (dukehealth.org)
  • Coarctation of the aorta refers to a distinct area of the aorta that is narrowed or constricted. (dukehealth.org)
  • Severe cases of coarctation of the aorta are usually identified shortly after birth. (dukehealth.org)
  • Coarctation of the aorta and aortic arch hypoplasia are treated with different surgical approaches. (dukehealth.org)
  • The pediatric heart team at Children's Health are highly experienced in the latest surgical and minimally invasive techniques to repair coarctation of the aorta. (childrens.com)
  • Coarctation of the aorta , or aortic coarctation, is a congenital heart disease , which means babies are born with the condition. (childrens.com)
  • Coarctation of the aorta is narrowing in the aorta, the body's largest artery. (childrens.com)
  • Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body. (kidshealth.org)
  • Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital defect, meaning that a baby is born with it. (kidshealth.org)
  • Any person diagnosed with high blood pressure should be checked for coarctation of the aorta. (kidshealth.org)
  • How Is Coarctation of the Aorta Diagnosed? (kidshealth.org)
  • Coarctation of the aorta can be repaired with surgery or other procedures. (kidshealth.org)
Artery21
Arteries15
  • The great vessels (innominate, left carotid and left subclavian arteries), which supply the brain and upper extremities, are separated from the arch. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • In descending order, these include the Bronchial arteries Mediastinal arteries Esophageal arteries Pericardial arteries Superior phrenic arteries Note: The posterior intercostal arteries are branches that originate throughout the length of the posterior aspect of the descending thoracic aorta. (wikipedia.org)
  • Aortic arch syndrome refers to a group of signs and symptoms associated with structural problems in the arteries that branch off the aortic arch. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The abdominal aorta runs from the diaphragm and ends just above the pelvis, where it divides into the iliac arteries. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The coronary arteries branch off the ascending aorta to supply the heart with blood. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Mutant 1: Cardiovascular defects: Right aortic arch (RAA), hypoplastic ascending aorta and brachiocephalic arteries. (jax.org)
  • An opening in the muscular diaphragm termed the aortic hiatus allows the aorta to enter the abdomen, whence it divides into the paired common iliac arteries that extend into the legs. (microscopyu.com)
  • A 34-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with acute, severe aortic regurgitation, attributable to a dissection of both the ascending and descending aorta, which extended into the supraaortic and iliac arteries. (cdc.gov)
  • Immediate surgical intervention was performed by implantation of an aortic arch (St. Jude Medical Inc., St. Paul, MN) conduit and reimplantation of the supraaortic arteries. (cdc.gov)
  • Just after the aorta leaves the heart, smaller arteries that carry blood to the head and arms branch off. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The aorta then arches down, with additional smaller arteries branching off along its route from the left ventricle to the lower abdomen at the top of the hipbone (pelvis). (msdmanuals.com)
  • At this point, the aorta divides into the two iliac arteries, which supply blood to the legs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The distribution of the systemic arteries is like a ramified tree, the common trunk of which, formed by the aorta, commences at the left ventricle, while the smallest ramifications extend to the peripheral parts of the body and the contained organs (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • The brachiocephalic trunk is the largest branch of the arch of the aorta and divides into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries. (medscape.com)
  • Usually, 9 pairs of posterior intercostal arteries arise from the aorta. (medscape.com)
Abdominal9
  • Aneurysms of the thoracoabdominal aorta may be associated with back pain, abdominal pain and pain in the left shoulder due to irritation of the left hemidiafragm. (gsdinternational.com)
  • The descending thoracic aorta begins at the lower border of the fourth thoracic vertebra and ends in front of the lower border of the twelfth thoracic vertebra, at the aortic hiatus in the diaphragm where it becomes the abdominal aorta. (wikipedia.org)
  • The thoracic aorta is a continuation of the descending aorta and becomes the abdominal aorta when it passes through the diaphragm. (wikipedia.org)
  • This means there's more blood being pumped with each heartbeat, which can make the pulse in your abdominal aorta more noticeable. (onteenstoday.com)
  • What are the 3 major branches of the abdominal aorta? (onteenstoday.com)
  • Which side is the abdominal aorta on? (onteenstoday.com)
  • The abdominal aorta lies slightly to the left of the midline of the body. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Stenting often can be done for the abdominal aorta and the descending thoracic aorta. (cardiosmart.org)
  • The abdominal aorta begins at the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm, in front of the lower border of the body of the last thoracic vertebra. (medscape.com)
Involving the aortic2
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who are diagnosed with aneurysmal disease involving the aortic root and ascending aorta with abnormal aortic valve leaflets. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Patients with aneurysms involving the aortic arch may present with pain in the neck and jaw. (gsdinternational.com)
Portion of the aorta2
  • Second, surgeons remove the narrowed portion of the aorta (this is called a coarctectomy) through a small incision on the side of the chest between the ribs, instead of through the breastbone. (dukehealth.org)
  • An interrupted aortic arch is where the portion of the aorta between the ascending and descending aorta has not formed and there is a blockage. (tinytickers.org)
Ends of the aorta4
  • Heart surgeons perform cardiothoracic surgery to remove the narrowed section and reconnect the two ends of the aorta. (childrens.com)
  • One of the most common ways to fix a coarctation is to remove the narrow section and reconnect the two ends of the aorta. (kidshealth.org)
  • The aim of the surgery is to connect the two ends of the aorta together. (tinytickers.org)
  • During the surgery to reconnect the two ends of the aorta, the VSD will also be closed and the ductus arteriosus will be tied off. (tinytickers.org)
Wall of the aorta3
  • The white arrow illustrates the mitral valve becoming the wall of the aorta. (mhmedical.com)
  • B. The left-ventricular outflow tract view of the same fetus demonstrates a break ( arrow ) in continuity between the interventricular septum and the anterior wall of the aorta. (mhmedical.com)
  • The wall of the aorta is composed of three tissue layers, the middle of which is thick and elastic. (microscopyu.com)
Front of the aorta2
  • Lower, the esophagus passes in front of the aorta, and ultimately is situated on the left. (wikipedia.org)
  • The celiac trunk is a short thick trunk that arises from the front of the aorta, just below the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm. (medscape.com)
Branches12
  • The ascending aorta and arch are replaced with a customized, Dacron, multi-branched arch graft, and the great vessels are individually re-attached to the branches of the arch graft. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The thoracic aorta has a curved shape that faces forward, and has small branches. (wikipedia.org)
  • The aorta gives off several paired branches as it descends. (wikipedia.org)
  • The arch of the aorta, and its branches. (wikipedia.org)
  • Maddheshiya, Manas and Hosapatna, Mamatha, "A variation in the branches of arch of aorta - A case report" (2023). (manipal.edu)
  • What are all the branches of the aorta? (onteenstoday.com)
  • What are the first branches to come off of the aorta? (onteenstoday.com)
  • How many branches does the aorta have? (onteenstoday.com)
  • The aortic arch curves over the heart, giving rise to branches that bring blood to the head, neck, and arms. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The disease is characterized by inflammation of the walls of your aorta and its upper branches. (healthline.com)
  • The progressive narrowing of the upper and lower branches of your aorta leads to insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the rest of your body. (healthline.com)
  • Destruction of the main branches of the aorta may leave you with little or no upper body pulse. (healthline.com)
Aneurysms3
  • The ascending aorta is more frequently affected by aneurysms and dissections and requires open heart surgery to be repaired. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The risk factors are a previous acute aortic dissection who underwent ascending aorta replacement, a family history of aortic aneurysms, bicuspid valve or connective tissue disorder, smoking, dislipidemia and high blood pressure. (gsdinternational.com)
  • I have treated many patients and performed many procedures on all aspects of heart disease, but as my career has progressed I have increasingly focused on the aortic valve and aneurysms of the aorta which means that I have dealt with every issue in these areas. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Rupture4
  • Once thought benign, aneurysmal dilation can occur distal to the affected area, leading to the specter of rupture of the aorta. (medscape.com)
  • Here we present a sudden death of a 20 years old male due to cardiac tamponade sourcing from the rupture of ascending aorta. (bezmialem.edu.tr)
  • The ascending thoracic aorta was dilated and a 1.2 cm ragged linear complete rupture was noticed on the medial side of the front wall of ascending aorta. (bezmialem.edu.tr)
  • It also can cause dissection or rupture of the aorta, which can be fatal. (kidshealth.org)
Entire aortic arch2
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who have aneurysmal disease that involves the entire aortic arch. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • In some children, the entire aortic arch (the part of the aorta that distributes blood to the upper body) -- this is called aortic arch hypoplasia . (dukehealth.org)
Hypoplastic2
  • With extreme coarctation, the entire transverse arch may be hypoplastic. (medscape.com)
  • In a baby with a coarctation, the aortic arch also might be smaller than usual ( hypoplastic ). (kidshealth.org)
Aneurysm11
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who are diagnosed with aneurysm or dissection of the ascending aorta and have an abnormally functioning aortic valve. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • An aortic aneurysm is a permanent localized dilatation of the aorta, of a diameter 50% or greater than normal, having all the layers of the normal aortic wall. (gsdinternational.com)
  • Aneurysm is the most common condition of the thoracic aorta that requires surgical treatment. (gsdinternational.com)
  • According to the last European Guidelines surgery should be considered in patients who have isolated aortic arch aneurysm with maximal diameter 55 mm or more. (gsdinternational.com)
  • Aortic arch repair may be considered even in patients with aortic arch aneurysm who already have an indication for surgery of an adjacent aneurysm located in the ascending or descending aorta. (gsdinternational.com)
  • Symptoms relating to the aneurysm usually develop later in the course of enlargement of the aorta and result from impingement of the aneurysm on adjacent structures. (gsdinternational.com)
  • The surgical treatment of the aortic arch aneurysm consists in excising the aneurysm and replace it with a prosthetic tube graft. (gsdinternational.com)
  • When the aneurysm involves more the just the very proximal descending thoracic aorta, a two-stage procedure may be considered. (gsdinternational.com)
  • Healed miliary tuberculosis of the lungs, with aneurysm of the arch of the aorta. (nih.gov)
  • I was told that I had a severe aneurysm of my aortic arch and aorta. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • I was told that the aneurysm in my aortic arch and aorta had reached nearly seven centimeters, and that surgery is mandatory at five centimeters. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Diaphragm2
  • In front of the thoracic aorta lies the root of the left lung, the pericardium, the esophagus, and the diaphragm. (wikipedia.org)
  • When relaxed, the diaphragm is arched like a dome and is in close contact with the lungs and heart. (microscopyu.com)
Dilatation3
Open the narrowed2
  • Pediatric heart surgeons remove or open the narrowed segment of the aorta, then use a patch to create a new aortic arch that allows better blood flow. (dukehealth.org)
  • Repair procedures open the narrowed aorta to prevent heart failure and send enough blood to the body. (childrens.com)
Stent3
  • The procedure involves excision of the ascending aorta and underside of the aortic arch, and placement of a thoracic aortic stent graft into the descending aorta at the time of arch repair. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • This is done by inflating a special type of balloon to enlarge the narrowing and then placing a metallic support (stent) to hold the aorta at the larger size. (childrens.com)
  • The structure of the ascending aorta makes it difficult to use a stent. (cardiosmart.org)
Proximal2
  • The ascending aorta and underside of the aortic arch are replaced with a separate Dacron graft, and the two grafts are connected together to complete the proximal aortic reconstruction. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The native aortic valve and root are repaired, and the ascending aorta and proximal arch are replaced with a Dacron graft. (emoryhealthcare.org)
Cardiac2
Dissection3
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who are diagnosed with an aortic dissection involving the ascending aorta. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Telescopic aortic arch is a consequence of aortic dissection in Marfan's syndrome, which has not been reported previously. (bezmialem.edu.tr)
  • This paper presents the first case of telescopic aortic arch secondary to chronic aortic dissection, as an incidental finding of a forensic autopsy. (bezmialem.edu.tr)
Lung1
  • The aorta is the source of blood for the heart, so repair requires the heart to be stopped and protected using a heart-lung bypass machine. (cardiosmart.org)
Abnormal1
  • Often discovered on simple chest radiography, the aorta has an abnormal contour. (medscape.com)
Coronary2
  • We previously demonstrated that factor XI (FXI) deficiency in mice reduced the atherosclerotic plaque area in coronary sinuses and the aortic arch. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Interrupted aortic arch and aortic atresia with circle of Willis-dependent coronary perfusion. (bvsalud.org)
Lumen1
  • Coarctation is defined as a narrowing of the lumen of the aorta that obstructs flow. (medscape.com)
Left10
  • The initial part of the aorta, the ascending aorta, rises out of the left ventricle, from which it is separated by the aortic valve. (wikipedia.org)
  • This narrowing causes the left side of the heart to work harder to pump blood through the aorta. (kidshealth.org)
  • The aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart, extending upward into the chest to form an arch. (onteenstoday.com)
  • As the left ventricle ejects blood into the aorta, the aortic pressure increases. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The aorta is the large blood vessel that leaves the left ventricle of the heart and delivers oxygen rich blood to the rest of the body. (tinytickers.org)
  • The aorta then curves left forming the shape of an arch. (tinytickers.org)
  • In humans, the aorta is about one inch in diameter and extends upward from the left ventricle, before arching downward through the chest. (microscopyu.com)
  • Pulmonary venous blood returns to the left atrium and then passes through the tricuspid valve to the morphological right ventricle, exiting to the aorta via the aortic valve. (medscape.com)
  • The aorta commences at the upper part of the left ventricle. (medscape.com)
  • The aortic arch forms 2 curvatures, one with its convexity upward and the other with its convexity forward and to the left. (medscape.com)
Rises1
  • The aorta is divided into four sections: The ascending aorta rises up from the heart and is about 2 inches long. (onteenstoday.com)
Esophagus1
  • The esophagus, which is covered by a nerve plexus lies to the right of the descending thoracic aorta. (wikipedia.org)
Heart8
  • If the narrowed area is more extensive and involves the aortic arch, surgeons reconstruct it using open-heart surgery. (childrens.com)
  • When you eat, your heart pumps extra blood to your stomach and small intestine through your aorta. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Is the aorta considered part of the heart? (onteenstoday.com)
  • An interrupted aortic arch is a very rare congenital heart defect. (tinytickers.org)
  • The part of the aorta leaving the heart is called the ascending aorta as it arises upwards. (tinytickers.org)
  • The aorta is the large blood vessel arching off the top of the heart and carrying blood to my legs and all my internal organs. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • As I signed the papers at the end of our meeting, they were honest and direct in advising me of the risk of stroke and brain damage due to either possible blood clots, or the interruption of blood valve would be needed until they were inside of my heart and aorta. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • This elasticity enables the aorta to distend enough to accommodate the blood that surges through it as the heart contracts. (microscopyu.com)
Procedure4
  • The procedure involves aortic valve replacement combined with replacement of the ascending aorta and the underside of the aortic arch with a Dacron graft. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The procedure involves excision of the ascending aorta and aortic arch. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • During this minimally invasive procedure, an interventional cardiologist makes a small incision in the groin, inserts a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel, and guides it to the narrowed part of the aorta. (dukehealth.org)
  • In this procedure, a tiny balloon is inserted into a blood vessel in the leg and a very thin wire is threaded up to the aorta, across the narrow area. (kidshealth.org)
Vertebral1
  • Behind the descending thoracic aorta is the vertebral column and the hemiazygos vein. (wikipedia.org)
Sternotomy3
  • A sternotomy is usually recommended to repair aortic arch hypoplasia. (dukehealth.org)
  • The aortic arch surgery surgical approach is performed with a traditional full median sternotomy. (gsdinternational.com)
  • Repairing the aorta with surgery involves opening the chest, usually through the sternum (called a sternotomy). (cardiosmart.org)
Thrombosis4
  • Aortic arch thrombosis is an extremely rare but life-threatening diagnosis that is often misdiagnosed in the neonatal period. (nih.gov)
  • We describe the case of a neonate who presented with concern for interrupted aortic arch and was diagnosed with an in utero aortic arch thrombosis. (nih.gov)
  • To our knowledge, this is the first reported case with evidence of aortic arch thrombosis in fetal life. (nih.gov)
  • A brief review of the literature regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neonatal aortic arch thrombosis is also presented. (nih.gov)
Commencement1
  • they arise near the commencement of the aorta immediately above the attached margins of the semilunar valves. (medscape.com)
Severe1
  • In those cases, it's usually because the narrowing in the aorta is not severe enough to cause serious symptoms until later in life. (kidshealth.org)
Vena1
Involves1
  • Treatment involves procedures to widen the aorta so it can provide enough blood and oxygen to the body. (childrens.com)
Endovascular1
  • Stanford type A dissections involve the ascending aorta and are treated via emergency surgical repair, whereas type B dissections only involve the descending aorta and usually require endovascular repair and/or medical therapy. (frontiersin.org)
Posterior1
  • The descending thoracic aorta is contained in the posterior mediastinum. (medscape.com)
Anomalies1
  • Complete interruption of the aorta is usually associated with other anomalies, including DiGeorge syndrome (29% incidence). (medscape.com)
Descends1