Aortic arch syndrome
aortic arch syndrome
aortic arch syndrome n.
obstruction of the branches of the aortic arch caused by thrombosis.
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abnormal closure of the aortic valve resulting in regurgitation of blood to the left ventricle. historical examples in aortic insufficiency the situation is somewhat different. arteriosclerosis and hypertension: louis marshall warfield low diastolic pressure is frequently pathognomonic of aortic insufficiency. arteriosclerosis and hypertension: louis marshall warfield it is characteristic of all cases of aortic insufficiency […]