Angiography of aortic arch

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976897 tn?1379167602 You are absolutely correct that most patients have the option of having coronary angiography performed from either the femoral (leg) or radial (arm) artery access sites. For the femoral site, the catheter is introduced via a sheath in the femoral artery, and is advanced up the abdominal aorta, over the aortic arch, and dye is then injected into the coronary arteries. For the radial site, the right radial artery is most often used.
Avatar f tn 3, proximal to the innominate artery; 4, proximal transverse aortic arch; 5, distal transverse aortic arch; and 6, aortic isthmus. Hope this helps provide some insight and if you have any further questions or comments you are welcome to respond.
Avatar m tn Double aortic arch is an uncommon abnormality of the aorta, where instead of having a single left sided arch, there is a larger right sided arch and a smaller left sided arch that encircle the airway tubes. This is not usually diagnosed prenatally, and in fact may be exceedingly difficult to diagnose on a fetal echocardiogram. These are congenital (you are born with them) but they are not usually diagnosed until a patient has respiratory symptms, usually stridor or noisy breathing.
Avatar n tn what are the normal measurements for the aortic arch, braciocephalic artery, and the origin of the left common carotid artery? The fact that the braciocephalic artery is "markedly dilated" makes me a bit nervous. I'm assuming it could rupture but I won't see my cardiologist for another year. Thanks in advance for any information.
Avatar f tn Again seen is the point of transition of the aneursym at the level of the aortic arch. The aortic arch aneursym has a transverse diameter of approximately 4.3 cm. Impression: Aneurysmal dilation of the thoracic aorta, with a maximum transverse diameter of the proximal descending aorta of approximately 4.3 cm. Tortous aorta by the hiatus. On the CT report from 2009 it reads: There is enlargement of the aorta, beginning at the aortic arch and extending into the diaphragm hiatus.
Avatar f tn There is mild to moderate aortic stenosis with a peak instantaneous transvalvular gradient of 27mm/Hg (mean gradient 16mmHg) with a peak aortic velocity of 2.7 m/sec and a calculated aortic valve area of 1.3cm squared. My cardiologist ordered another CT scan of the chest without contrast follow-up small aortic aneurysm 3.7. Nowhere do i see in my CT scan aneurysm or 3.7 anywhere. What does this mean i dont understand and I'm shocked by the new CT scan request. Can anyone help me with this.
Avatar f tn This isn't a question. It's helpful info. Two months ago I had a calcium score done, and the report included an "impression" of ascending aortic diameter of 4 cm. I spent HOURS and HOURS researching aortic (thoracic) aneurysms in online cardiology journals, kept reading Dr. Elafteriades' study over and over about athletes ... and in the process learned that the CT scan can "grossly overestimate" aortic diameter!!!
Avatar m tn Husband had "widow maker" heart attack 6 yrs ago. Annual physical chest x-Ray showed "There is tortuosity thoracic aorta & increased prominence of the aortic arch region which could be due to vascular dilatation or possibility of mass cannot be excluded." Chest CT recommended. Can anyone put this in layman' terms?
Avatar n tn My72 yr old female friend was scheduled for hip replacement surgery when they noted an aortic valve murmur. Futher tests reveal an elargement of the aortic arch of 5.5cm. They have determined that the hip replacement surgery can be done first, rehab from hip and then the aortic repair. She has no symptoms other than being tired. This could just be from the pain and effort that goes along with her hip.
Avatar m tn In 2004 I had a bicuspid valve replacement along with an aortaplasty around the aortic arch. A recent ct shows that there is an aortic aneurysm at the aortic arch which measures 4.8. My cardiologist and surgeon feel that right now surgery is not recommended, due to the fact that the tissue valve is still working great and that because of the surgery in 2004 there is enough scar tissue that fear of the aneurysm bursting is minimal. Needless to say I am living with this everyday.
Avatar m tn Were I in your situation, I would be planning to travel to an aortic center to see a surgeon with demonstrated expertise aortic arch surgery. There are relatively few such surgeons in the US, so you would be looking at traveling to one of a few centers, such as Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Texas Heart Institute (in Houston) Debakey Center (also in Houston), Mt. Sinai in NYC, Brigham & Womens in Mass., Northwestern in Chicago Ill., or a place of that ilk.
Avatar n tn I was told I have a right sided aortic arch. Was wondering what questions I should ask the cardiologist at my appointment. I've had a CT and an echo cardiogram done. Haven't discussed the results from echo cardiogram yet. It has been confirmed that I have a right sided aortic arch. I'm a 37 year old female no symptoms other than constant hiccups and a cough that has been around for at least a year now.
Avatar n tn I was told I have a right sided aortic arch. Was wondering what questions I should ask the cardiologist at my appointment. I've had a CT and an echo cardiogram done. Haven't discussed the results from echo cardiogram yet. It has been confirmed that I have a right sided aortic arch. I'm a 37 year old female no symptoms other than constant hiccups and a cough that has been around for at least a year now.
Avatar n tn 3.0 - diameter of the aortic arch between the brachiocephalic artery and left common carotid artery. 2.0 - diameter of the aortic arch beterrn the left common carotid artery and left subclavian artery. 2.8 - diameter of the aortic arch just distal to the left subclavian artery. My cardio said I'll have another CT scan in a year. I have a few questions: 1.)I understand that normal procedure is to repair when the ascending aorta measures 5.0.
Avatar n tn My father had a stroke then died 1 year later because of heart failure following surgical removal of an aortic aneurysm that had grown to the size of a catelope according to his doctors. I'm 48, about 30 lbs. overweight and semi-active (I walk my dogs twice daily for 20 minutes to an hour). What is the liklihood that I have inherited this issue from my father? Thanks!
Avatar m tn He has now sent him for a chest X ray to totally rule out Double Aortic Arch. Please Please Help as Im confused.. he has no symptoms of RVH.. He is 5 years old..
Avatar f tn The aorta is a large vessel that supplies the system with oxygenated blood pumped out of the left ventricle. The aorta has three segments (ascending, aortic arch, and descending aorta)...your post does not identify any problem with the aortic arch!
Avatar f tn Lowering cholesterol helps, also a healthy diet that includes a lot of fish, no fried greasy foods. Calcification can cause the walls of the artery to harden also. The aortic arch is not the same as aortic valve. She needs to follow her doctor's orders as he is the expert.
Avatar m tn 4cm at left lobe of thyroid Aortic aneurysm at the arch aorta just distal to the origin of left subclavian artery is seen. It measures ~8.0cm in diameter. Mixed hyper – and hypodense intra-mural density is noted, which is most prominent at the left lateral aspect. In view of pre-contrast hyperdensity , subacute intra-mural hematoma has to be considered. DDx would be intra-mural thrombus. No intimal flap is seen. No false lumen is appreciated. No active contrast extravasation.
Avatar f tn Hi, If anyone is willing to take a look at the picture here, It is the left side of my chest at the mediastinum which is being lifted. I think this is my aortic arch but not sure. Looks like a bulge to me. The ct showed left lung is larger and no mass or tumors which I wasn't concerned about. Something is making my chest grow under the rib at the mediastinum. Any help or clear information is appreciated.
Avatar f tn He recently had a chest xray for asthma and the results were atherosclerotic plaque is seen in the aortic arch. Postoperative changes of CABG are noted. The cardiomediastinal silhouette and boens are unremarkable. He feels great. Is there any need for concern? Many thanks!
Avatar m tn If the baby has a large VSD AND an abnormality of the aortic arch (called a coarctation), then the doctor you spoke with is correct. Surgery will likely be necessary to deal with both. The aortic arch narrowing can be significant early after birth and require intervention. If the VSD remains large during the first 3-6 months of life, then surgery is usually recommended as well.
Avatar m tn He hasn't had any intervention. He just takes propranolol 8mg q 6hrs. Aortic arch is normal.
Avatar n tn Thank you for the information. I am 75 and exercise regularly and weight train doing "super slow" 1 time a week. The report said "Aortic arch is 3.8 cm".