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Ab Ac Ad Ae Af Ag Ai Ak Al An Ao Ap Ar As At Au

Aorta Aorti

Aortic Arch

Aortic Arch The part of the aorta that is between the ascending and descending aorta. It helps take blood to the head and upper extremities. Synonyms: Transverse Arch Symptoms: Breathing issues, numbness of an arm, swallowing problems Conditions: Congenital defects

Aortic Valve

Aortic Valve One of the four heart valves. It is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. Synonyms: Aortic semilunar Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fainting, pain in chest Conditions: stenosis, regurgitation