Right aortic arch is a rare congenital heart defect in which the aorta, the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body, is located on the right side of the body instead of the left. This can cause the blood to flow in the wrong direction, leading to a variety of complications.

The most common symptom of a right aortic arch is difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia. Other symptoms may include chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, and hoarseness. In some cases, a right aortic arch may be asymptomatic and only discovered during a routine medical exam.

Right aortic arch is a congenital condition in which the aorta, the main artery of the body, is located on the right side of the body instead of the left. This condition is usually caused by abnormal development of the aortic arch during fetal development. It can also be caused by a vascular ring, which is a ring of blood vessels that encircles the trachea and esophagus. Other causes of right aortic arch include genetic disorders, such as Marfan syndrome, and certain types of heart defects.

1. Surgery: Surgery is the most common treatment for right aortic arch. The goal of the surgery is to remove the extra aortic arch and connect the esophagus and trachea to the normal aorta.

2. Endovascular Stent Grafting: This procedure involves placing a stent graft in the aorta to reduce the pressure on the aortic arch.

3. Balloon Angioplasty: This procedure involves inflating a balloon in the aortic arch to widen the narrowed area.

4. Medication: Medication may be prescribed to reduce the risk of complications associated with right aortic arch. These medications may include beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors.

The risk factors for right aortic arch include:
* Congenital heart defects
* Genetic syndromes, such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and DiGeorge syndrome
* Premature birth
* Low birth weight
* Maternal diabetes
* Maternal smoking during pregnancy
* Maternal alcohol use during pregnancy
* Maternal drug use during pregnancy

Right aortic arch is a congenital heart defect that is usually treated with surgery. Medications are not typically used to treat this condition. Surgery is used to correct the abnormal anatomy and restore normal blood flow. In some cases, medications may be used to manage symptoms such as high blood pressure or arrhythmias.