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Aortic coarctation is a birth defect in which the major artery from the heart (the aorta) is narrowed somewhere along its length, most commonly just past the point where the aorta and the subclavian artery meet.
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Symptoms
Symptoms depend on how much blood can flow through the artery. In severe cases, symptoms are seen when the baby is very...
Causes
The aorta carries blood from the heart to the vessels that supply the body with blood and nutrients. If part of the aor...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and take your blood pressure in your arms and legs. Your pulse wi...
Treatments
Surgery is usually recommended. The narrowed part of the aorta will be removed. If the problem area was small, the two ...
Complications
Aortic aneurysm; Aortic dissection; Aortic rupture; Severe hypertension; Endocarditis; Intracerebral hemorrhage; Stroke...
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent this disorder, however, awareness of risk may make early diagnosis and treatment possi...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you or your child have symptoms of coarctation of the aorta. Call your health care pr...
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