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Medical Conditions - Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery

The main artery that carries blood from the heart to other body parts is the aorta. Embryological defects are often seen in the arch of the aorta. One such anomaly frequently seen is the aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA), in which the right subclavian artery arises directly from the arch of the aorta. This anomaly increases the risk of bleeding in patients undergoing surgical procedures, such as esophagectomy.

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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is generally associated with down syndrome and other aneuploidies.

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