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Coarctation Of Aorta Surgery
Aortic coarctation
Treatment
Most newborns with symptoms will have surgery either right after birth or soon afterward. First they will receive medications to stabilize them.
Children who are diagnosed when they are older will also need surgery. Usually, the symptoms are not as severe, and more time will be taken to plan for surgery.
During surgery, the narrowed part of the aorta will be removed or opened. If the problem area is small, the two free ends of the aorta may be...
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Coarctation of the aorta
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aortic coarctationPreventionThere is no known way to prevent this disorder; however, being aware of your risk may make early diagnosis and treatment... Read more »
Coarctation of the aorta
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aortic coarctationSymptomsSymptoms depend on how much blood can flow through the artery. Other heart defects may also play a role.Around half of... Read more »
Coarctation of the aorta
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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... Read more »
Open heart surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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