Right Aortic Arch

About

Right aortic arch is a common condition affecting around 1% of the population. In the majority of patients this causes no problems at all. However, occasionally it indicates that a vascular ring is present. A small surgical procedure is needed if your baby has symptoms and a vascular ring is identified on a CT scan.

 If your child has any of the following symptoms please contact the children’s cardiac nurse specialists or your paediatrician at your local hospital: 

•     Noisy breathing
•     Choking on feeding
•     Difficulty swallowing
•     We may then arrange for your child to have a CT scan prior to their appointment.

Contact

Please note: Children’s Heart Surgery Fund is not a medical resource and cannot provide medical advice. Heart conditions are very individual and what can be right for one person could potentially be dangerous for another. If you have any questions about yours or your child’s condition, please get in touch with Leeds Congenital Heart Unit directly, or the specialist nurses.

If you have any questions about your child’s heart condition, please contact the Cardiac Nurse Specialists

Children’s Cardiac Nurse Specialists

Phone number: 0113 3925467

Email: ccns.lgi@nhs.net