Notes in Coarctation of the Aorta

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Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Coarctation of the aorta}} is a congenital condition where there is {{c2::narrowing}} of the aortic arch, usually around the location?? {{c2:…
Published	10/08/2024	Coarctation of the Aorta is often associated with an underlying genetic condition, particularly {{c1::Turner’s syndrome. }}
Published	10/08/2024	Often the only indication of coarctation in a neonate may be {{c1::weak femoral pulses.}}
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Coarctation of the Aorta mild cases: patients are {{c1::asymptomatic}}  until adulthood without requiring surgical inputs…
Published	10/08/2024	Presentation of Coarctation of the Aortaa {{c1::four limb blood pressure}} will reveal high BP in the limbs supplied from arteries that bran…
Published	10/08/2024	Narrowing of the aorta increases/decreases?? {{c1::decreases}} the pressure of blood flowing to the arteries that are distal to the nar…
Published	10/08/2024	Investigations for Coarctation:{{c1::4 limb BP & Pulse oximetry}}{{c1::CXR: dilatation of the aorta & rib notching}}{{c1::Echo with doppler to…
Published	10/08/2024	Long term complications of Coarctation of Aorta:Secondary {{c1::hypertension}}{{c1::Aortic dissection}} and rupture{{c1::Berry aneurysm lead…
Published	10/08/2024	In coarctation of the aorta, a {{c1::bicuspid aortic valve}} and {{c1::aortic dissections}} can also be seen
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