Glossary
- Interrupted aortic arch
- Alternative Terms: -
There is a gap of varying size (different possible types) in the upper part of the aorta, which has no further connection to another vessel or organ. Emergency situation for the newborn child; blood supply to the lower half of the body is via the open ductus arteriosus
Author(s): Kinderherzstiftung, Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Sticker, Hermine Nock
Reviewed by: Professor Dr Hedwig Hövels-Gürich
Last updated: 2009-04-28