Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	118546
Country	Lebanon

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Vascular rings in a tertiary care center: A retrospective review of clinical presentations and interventions
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jad Abdul Khalek, Karim Kanbar, Rana Zareef, Mohammad Hussein Alzein, Issam El-Rassi, Fadi Fouad Bitar and Mariam Toufic Arabi
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Corresponding Author	Mariam Toufic Arabi, Associate Professor, Chief Physician, MD, Researcher, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Maamari Street, Beirut 1103, Lebanon. ma81@aub.edu.lb
Key Words	Vascular rings; Aortic arch anomalies; Double aortic arch; Right aortic arch; Tracheoesophageal compression; Congenital heart disease; Pediatric airway obstruction
Core Tip	Vascular rings are rare congenital aortic arch anomalies that frequently present with nonspecific respiratory and feeding symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis. This single-center retrospective study provides a comprehensive clinical and surgical overview of pediatric vascular rings, distinguished by extensive multimodal imaging. High-quality transthoracic echocardiography, three-dimensional computed tomography angiography, and selective angiography clearly demonstrate anatomical subtypes and airway relationships. These detailed visual findings, combined with favorable surgical outcomes, emphasize the diagnostic value of advanced imaging and reinforce the importance of early recognition and timely intervention.
Citation	Abdul Khalek J, Kanbar K, Zareef R, Alzein MH, El-Rassi I, Bitar FF, Arabi MT. Vascular rings in a tertiary care center: A retrospective review of clinical presentations and interventions. World J Cardiol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-05 08:34
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-05 08:35
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-19 07:57
Return for Revision	2026-01-19 07:57
Revised	2026-01-28 15:02
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-25 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-25 06:22
Articles in Press	2026-02-25 06:22
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ISSN	1949-8462 (online)
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