Congenital variants and anomalies of the aortic arch are important to recognize as they may
be associated with vascular rings, congenital heart disease, and chromosomal …

Background CHARGE syndrome is a highly variable, multiple congenital anomaly
syndrome, of which the complete phenotypic spectrum was only revealed after identification …

This article provides expert opinion on the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)
in young patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and in specific clinical situations. As …

Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch include diverse subgroups of malformations that
may be clinically silent or may present with severe respiratory or esophageal symptoms …

Vascular rings are congenital anomalies that lead to variable degrees of respiratory
problems or feeding difficulties by forming a complete or partial ring compressing the …

Embryonic heart formation results from a dynamic interplay between genetic and
environmental factors. Blood flow during early embryonic stages plays a critical role in heart …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance has been utilized in the management and care of
pediatric patients for nearly 40 years. It has evolved to become an invaluable tool in the …

Abnormalities in position and/or branching of the aortic arch can lead to vascular rings that
may cause narrowing of the tracheal lumen due to external compression, or constriction of …

Purpose Our aim is to compare new non‐invasive imaging modalities in the evaluation of
vascular ring (VR) and pulmonary artery sling (PAS) and to understand the role of …

Rationale: Defects in the morphogenesis of the fourth pharyngeal arch arteries (PAAs) give
rise to lethal birth defects. Understanding genes and mechanisms regulating PAA formation …