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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Can a heart anomaly be treated in a 22-week-old fetus?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 22 weeks pregnant. Anomaly scan results show an aberrant right subclavian artery found in my baby's heart. Karyotyping results seem normal. No genetic issues are seen. However, I am worried about my baby's health. Does any treatment available for aberrant right subclavian arter... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is generally associated with down syndrome and other aneuploidies. If Karyotyping results are normal, then nothing is to be done at present. You can consult a pediatric cardiologist to get f... Read Full »
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