Aortic Arch Replacement.
A complex surgical procedure to replace the curved portion of the aorta that gives rise to the brain and arm arteries. Often performed under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. One of the most technically demanding cardiac operations.
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What is aortic arch replacement?
A complex surgical procedure to replace the curved portion of the aorta that gives rise to the brain and arm arteries. Often performed under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. One of the most technically demanding cardiac operations.
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