interrupted aortic arch

Interrupted Aortic Arch Type C: Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Surgical Repair

1. Introduction Interrupted Aortic Arch Type C is an exceptionally rare and critical congenital cardiovascular anomaly characterized by a complete anatomical discontinuity between the ascending and descending segments of the aorta. Specifically, in Type C, this physical separation occurs between the innominate (brachiocephalic) artery and the left common carotid artery. The primary clinical objective when … Read more

Interrupted Aortic Arch Type B: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

1. Introduction to Interrupted Aortic Arch Type B Interrupted aortic arch between the left subclavian and left common carotid artery, clinically classified as Type B, is a rare and severe congenital heart defect. In this condition, there is a complete anatomic discontinuity between the ascending and descending segments of the aorta at the specific location … Read more

Interrupted Aortic Arch Type A: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction to Interrupted Aortic Arch Type A Interrupted aortic arch distal to the left subclavian artery, designated clinically as Type A, is a critical congenital cardiovascular anomaly. This condition is characterized by a complete physical separation between the aortic arch and the descending aorta. The interruption occurs precisely after the branching of the third … Read more