The presentation of a double aortic arch in adulthood in association with congestive heart failure attributed to a previously silent aortic regurgitation

Adult presentation with vascular ring due to double aortic arch

This is a case report on the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose vascular ring due to double aortic arch in an adult presenting with an abnormal chest X-ray. The experience in this case and the literature review identify the benefits of using cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging to clarify complex aortic arch anatomy.