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Aortic arch interruption presenting with absence of all limb pulses
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Severe heart failure in infants with aortic arch anomalies can be managed. Prostaglandin E2 infusion corrected acidosis, and surgical repair offered a potential solution for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Aortic arch anomalies are rare congenital heart defects.
- These anomalies can lead to severe heart failure and circulatory compromise in neonates.