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What is the definition of Interrupted Aortic Arch?
Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare type of congenital heart disease in which there is a disruption in the blood flow between the ascending and descending aorta due to the aorta being incomplete or interrupted. This disruption makes is so the heart cannot send blood through the aorta. The aorta is the main, largest artery and is located in the middle of the body’s trunk. The aortic arch is the curved section of the aorta at its top. Babies that are born with interrupted aortic arch also often have other congenital heart and blood vessel defects, such as an atrial septal defect or transposition of the great arteries.
What are the symptoms of Interrupted Aortic Arch?
Symptoms of aortic arch interruption appear immediately after an affected baby is born and include weakness and fatigue; rapid breathing; respiratory distress; rapid heartbeat; cyanosis (bluish skin and lips) or gray skin; patent ductus arteriosus (open fetal artery; PDA); and poor feeding.
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What are the current treatments for Interrupted Aortic Arch?
Interrupted aortic arch is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately with surgical repair. Until surgery can be performed, treatment for interrupted aortic arch includes the administration of prostaglandin EI to prevent sudden cardiac arrest and death. If the patient is in shock, inotropic drugs may be required.
Who are the top Interrupted Aortic Arch Local Doctors?
Ritu Sachdeva
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. Ritu Sachdeva
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. Ritu Sachdeva
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology Inc

60 Executive Park S Ne, Suite 100, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-256-2593
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Ritu Sachdeva is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sachdeva and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interrupted Aortic Arch. Her top areas of expertise are Interrupted Aortic Arch, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Pulmonary Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Sachdeva is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. William L. Border
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. William L. Border
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology Inc

60 Executive Park S Ne, Suite 100, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-256-2593
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

William Border is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Border and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interrupted Aortic Arch. His top areas of expertise are Interrupted Aortic Arch, Cardiomyopathy, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Heterotaxy Syndrome. Dr. Border is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Bahaaldin Alsoufi
Thoracic Surgery
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. Bahaaldin Alsoufi
Thoracic Surgery
201 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 1200, 
Louisville, KY 
502-588-7600
Languages Spoken:
English
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Bahaaldin Alsoufi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Alsoufi and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interrupted Aortic Arch. His top areas of expertise are Interrupted Aortic Arch, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Alsoufi is currently accepting new patients.

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