case_images: PMC4010033_01
case_images: Complete occlusion of proximal portion of descending aorta.
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case_images: fig1
case_images: Radio contrast injection revealed complete occlusion of proximal portion of descending aorta (Figure 1).
case_images: LV angiogram.
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case_images: fig2
case_images: The study revealed moderately enlarged left ventricle (LV) cavity with severely depressed LV contraction with global hypokinesia, (Figure 2).
case_images: Double brachiocephalic trunk.
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case_images: fig3
case_images: Aortography revealed mildly dilated ascending aorta with double brachiocephalic artery trunk and interrupted aortic arch in the isthmus (Figures 3 and 4).
case_images: Complete interruption of Aorta.
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case_images: fig4
case_images: Aortography revealed mildly dilated ascending aorta with double brachiocephalic artery trunk and interrupted aortic arch in the isthmus (Figures 3 and 4).
case_images: Left coronary artery with minimal narrowing.
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case_images: fig5
case_images: Evaluation of coronary vessels showed no obstructive lesion (Figure 5).
case_images: Well-developed collaterals (dilated right internal mammary artery).
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case_images: fig6
case_images: Profuse and well-developed collateral vessels were observed in the lower neck and upper thoracic region (Figure 6).