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Coarctation

Health Encyclopedia: Coarctation Of The Aorta

Definition

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

Aortic coarctation

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The aorta carries blood from the heart to the vessels that supply the body with blood and nutrients. If part of the aorta is narrowed, it is hard for blood to pass through the artery. People with this condition often have high blood p...

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Health Guide

Coarctation of the aorta

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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

......The doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to your heart and check for murmurs. People with aortic coarctation have a harsh murmur that can be heard from the back. Coarctation is often... Read more »

Magnetic resonance angiography

...may be used to diagnose or evaluate conditions such as: Arterial aneurysm Aortic coarctation Aortic dissection Stroke Blood vessel... 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 »

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Coarctation of the aorta

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