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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?
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. William Border
Cardiology
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. William Border
Cardiology

Alpharetta

3300 Old Milton Pkwy, 
Alpharetta,, GA 
404-256-2593
Languages Spoken:
English
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William Border is a Cardiologist in Alpharetta,, Georgia. Dr. Border 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), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Tricuspid Atresia.

Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. Christopher Baird
General Surgery
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. Christopher Baird
General Surgery

Department Of Cardiac Surgery

300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
617-355-7932
Languages Spoken:
English
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Christopher Baird is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baird is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interrupted Aortic Arch. His top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Bahaaldin Alsoufi
Thoracic Surgery
Elite in Interrupted Aortic Arch
Dr. Bahaaldin Alsoufi
Thoracic Surgery

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta

1405 Clifton Rd NE, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-785-6330
Languages Spoken:
English
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Bahaaldin Alsoufi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Alsoufi 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), Mitral Atresia, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

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