Aortic arch tortuosity

Introduction Aortic arch tortuosity is caused by aortic coarctation, due to elevated blood pressure in the proximal part of the constriction, rich collateral circulation and arterial anomaly, intracranial artery, constricted proximal aorta, and intercostal artery An aneurysm occurs and its incidence increases with age.

Cause

Caused by atrophy of the aorta.

an examination

Related inspection

Contrast magnetic resonance angiography

Chest X-ray examination is available.

Differential diagnosis

Can be distinguished from the right position of the aortic arch.

The right aortic arch is a more common congenital vascular malformation.

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