Coarctation Of The Aorta
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Aortic coarctation
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent this disorder, however, awareness of risk may make early diagnosis and treatment possible.
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Health Guide
Coarctation of the aorta
Aortic coarctation is a narrowing of part of the aorta (the major artery leading the heart). It is a type of birth defect. Coarctation means narrowing. Alternative Names ... Read more »Coarctation of the aorta
...angioplasty may be done instead of surgery. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Coarctation of the aorta can be cured with surgery. Symptoms quickly get better after... Read more »Coarctation of the aorta
Aortic coarctation Symptoms Symptoms depend on how much blood can flow through the artery. In severe cases, symptoms are seen when the baby is very young. In... Read more »Congenital heart defect corrective surgery
... Patent ductus arteriosus ligation; Hypoplastic left heart repair; Tetralogy of Fallot repair; Coarctation of the aorta repair; Heart surgery for children; Atrial septal defect repair;... Read more »Patent ductus arteriosus
...infants and those with respiratory distress syndrome are at higher risk. PDA is also associated with coarctation of the aorta, transposition of the great vessels, and ventricular septal defect. Read more »Images
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