Aortic Coarctation Learning Center
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Aortic coarctation is a narrowing of part of the aorta (the major artery leading out of the heart. It is a type of birth defect. Coarctation means narrowing. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms depend on how much blood can flow through the artery. Other heart defects may also play a role. In severe ca...
Causes
The aorta carries blood from the heart to the vessels that supply the body with blood and nutrients. If part of the a...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and take your blood pressure in your arms and legs. Your pulse ...
Treatments
Surgery is usually recommended. The narrowed part of the aorta will be removed or opened. If the problem area is smal...
Complications
Aortic aneurysm; Aortic dissection; Aortic rupture; Severe hypertension; Endocarditis; Intracerebral hemorrhage; Stro...
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent this disorder, however, awareness of risk may make early diagnosis and treatment pos...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you or your child have symptoms of coarctation of the aorta. Call your health care ...
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