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 ...

The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle of the cane and originates at the aortic valve. The ascending aorta includes the aortic root and sinuses of Valsalva where the blood supply to your ...

Chest x-ray can show mediastinal widening and/or an abnormal aortic contour. Computed tomography (CT) is the definitive diagnostic modality and has a sensitivity approaching 100%. Transesophageal ...