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Symptoms Of Coarctation Of The Aorta
Health Encyclopedia: Coarctation Of The Aorta
Aortic coarctation
Treatment
Surgery is usually recommended. The narrowed part of the aorta will be removed. If the problem area was small, the two free ends of the aorta may be re-connected. This is called
In some cases,
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Expectations (prognosis)
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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
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 »Coarctation of the aorta
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