Aortic arch interruption

Aortic arch interruption
Overview
A rare genetic birth defect where a portion of the aortic arch is missing or discontinued which severely impairs the flow of oxygenated blood to the lower body.

aspx"lesion but is usually associated with additional anomalies including ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, aortic coarctation and aortic arch interruption. It usually causes severe Pulmonary: Relating to the lungs.

Aortic arch interruption ... acute cardiovascular collapse
Aortic arches defect ... congestive heart failure, reduced heart rate
Aortic coarctation ... weak groin pulse, heart failure, heart murmur, rapid heartbeat
Aortic stenosis ...

See also: Symptom, Patent ductus arteriosus, Neonatal, Death, Surgery