Aortic Opening

Damage to the aorta from traumatic or pathologic processes.

A progressive tear in the aorta characterized by a separation of the media layer from the outer-most layer.

Congenital narrowing of a segment of the aorta. Signs and symptoms include hypertension, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, headaches and leg…

A small mass that is located in the inferior surface of the aortic arch. It functions as a peripheral chemoreceptor and is…

Dilation of the valve between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta by inflating a balloon.

A syndrome resulting from structural defects of the arteries that arise from the aortic arch. Signs and symptoms include weakness, dizziness, arm…