Magnetic resonance angiography in an adult with aortic coarctation associated with subclavian stenosis

• Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) Vol. 90; no. 4; p. 424
• Main Authors: Fiocca, L, Zumbo, F, Montenero, A S, Tesoro-Tess, J D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Cardiovascular Society 01.04.2004; BMJ; BMJ Publishing Group LTD; Copyright 2004 by Heart
• Subjects: Aortic Coarctation - complications; Aortic Coarctation - diagnosis; Biological and medical sciences; Blood and lymphatic vessels; Cardiology. Vascular system; Coronary vessels; Diseases of the aorta; Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous; Humans; Hypertension; Images in cardiology; Magnetic Resonance Angiography; Male; Medical imaging; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Miscellanea; Subclavian Steal Syndrome - diagnosis; Subclavian Steal Syndrome - etiology; Veins & arteries; Human; Aortic coarctation; Stenosis; Cardiovascular disease; Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; Congenital disease; Phlebology; Arterial disease; Vascular disease; Association; Malformation; Medical imagery; Adult; Circulatory system; NMR angiography; Cardiology; Aortic disease
• ISSN: 1355-6037; 1468-201X
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2003.022020

Thoracic magnetic resonance (MR) angiography demonstrated an extreme coarctation at the isthmus of the aorta, and a tight ostial stenosis at the origin of the left subclavian artery originating from the stenotic segment.