Aortic arch interruption

A rare heart defect characterized by complete lack of anatomical continuity between the transverse aortic arch and the descending thoracic aorta. AAI should be distinguished anatomically from atresia of the aortic arch where continuity between these segments is achieved by an imperforate fibrous strand of various lengths.

Mitral stenosis

An abnormal narrowing of the orifice of the mitral valve.


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PMID (PMCID)
9456493
 MALE Adult
Aortic arch interruption with rheumatic mitral stenosis and Ebstein's anomaly. Report of a case with successful surgical outcome.
Bapat VN, Tendolkar AG.
Tex Heart Inst J. 1997;24(4):362-5.
Aortic arch interruption with rheumatic mitral stenosis and Ebstein's anomaly.