Coarctation of the aorta

Aortic Coarctation

Coarctation of the Aorta

Overview of Coarctation of the aorta The aorta is the longest arterial system within your body. It carries rich oxygenated blood to your entire body. Aorta narrowing (aortic coarctation) makes your heart pump more forcefully to transport oxygen-rich blood around the aorta. Aortic Coarctation is generally present at birth (congenital). Although it can be affecting […]

Right sided aortic arch

Coarctation of the Aorta

Coarctation of the Aorta - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

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The Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) is a relatively common congenital heart defect, comprising approximately 7% of all cardiac lesions. 🫀 It involves an obstruction along the aorta, typically near or at the ductus arteriosus, though it can occur anywhere along the aorta and vary in severity. This constriction results in increased pressure proximal to the defect and decreased pressure distal to it. During clinical assessment, you may notice strong brachial pulses but weak (or absent) femoral…

Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that is present at birth in which the aorta is narrowed and results in decreased blood flow to the lower body.

This is the condition that almost took Fletcher's life at 8 days old. It was undiagnosed in utero. Coarctation of the Aorta. A narrowing of the Aorta, the major atery leading out of the heart. His was so severe that his heart failed. His surgery was an end to end anastomosis.

With coarctation of the aorta, the aorta is too narrow at the portion just after the upper-body arteries branch off and this obstructs blood flow.

Coarctation of the Aorta. A narrowed segment of the Aorta (large vessel that carries blood to body). This narrowing restricts the amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood that can travel to the lower part of the body. #NICU #neonatal #pediatric #cardiac