Svensk definition
Benämning på ett antal sjukdomstillstånd som medför tillslutning av artärerna från aortabågen. Sådana ocklusioner kan orsakas av ateroskleros, artäremboli, syfilitisk eller tuberkulös arterit osv.
Aortic Arch Syndromes
Aortabågesyndrom
Engelsk definition
Conditions resulting from abnormalities in the arteries branching from the ASCENDING AORTA, the curved portion of the aorta. These syndromes are results of occlusion or abnormal blood flow to the head-neck or arm region leading to neurological defects and weakness in an arm. These syndromes are associated with vascular malformations; ATHEROSCLEROSIS; TRAUMA; and blood clots.
Svenska synonymer
Aortit-syndrom
Engelska synonymer
Syndrome, Aortic Arch — Syndromes, Aortic Arch — Aortic Arch Syndrome