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Aorta: Anatomy, Function, and Symptoms of an Aortic Problem
Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from ...
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The Anatomy and Function of the Abdominal Aorta
Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD The abdominal aorta is a large artery in your belly that carries blood from the ...
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Imaging of Aortic Arch Anomalies and Associated Findings
The first branch is the right carotid and does not classify as a RAA branching pattern; one may be fooled into believing this is a left aortic arch with the first branch coursing rightward (see ...
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Total Aortic Arch Replacement
Total Aortic Arch Replacement is a surgical procedure that involves replacing the entire aortic arch, which is the curved portion of the aorta that extends from the heart. This procedure is typically ...
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Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
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 ...