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Interrupted aortic arch: from a singular forensic case to clinical and diagnostic cue
E Macorano1, G De Gabriele1, A Colucci1
1Section of Legal Medicine, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari, Italy.
La Clinica Terapeutica
|July 26, 2024
Summary
Interrupted aortic arch is a rare congenital defect where the aorta is not fully formed. This case highlights how its interruption can lead to fatal cardiogenic shock in newborns after birth.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Aortic arch abnormalities, including interrupted aortic arch, involve structural and anatomical defects.
- During fetal development, oxygenated blood supply relies on materno-fetal and fetal circulation.
- Interrupted aortic arch is a severe congenital malformation with significant implications for neonatal circulation.
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