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Health Encyclopedia: 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 milder cases, symptoms may not develop until the child has reached adolescence. Symptoms include:
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Dizziness orfainting - Shortness of breath
- Pounding headache
- Chest pain
- Cold feet or legs
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Nosebleed -
Leg cramps with exercise - Hype...
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