2022
DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i11.3472
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Difference and similarity between type A interrupted aortic arch and aortic coarctation in adults: Two case reports

Abstract: BACKGROUND Aortic coarctation (CoA) is usually confused with interrupted aortic arch (IAA), especially adult type A interrupted aortic arch, due to their similar anatomical location. Although the main difference between them is whether arterial lumen exhibits continuity or not, the clinical manifestations are similar and connection exists between them. Adult type A IAA is considered as an extreme form of CoA, which is complete discontinuity of aortic function and lumen caused by degenerative arter… Show more

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