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 ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ and tissue. It begins at the left ventricle, ...