Coarctation of the Aorta
- epidemiology
- signs and symptoms
- diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- causes and risk factors
- treatments
- course
- patient education
- community resources
- references
Epidemiology
Signs and Symptoms
Can be in front or behind the ductus arteriousus.
Diagnosis
Diagnose by lack of femoral or brachial pulses.
Pathophysiology
Causes and Risk Factors
Treatments
Coarctation of the aorta is an EMERGENCY. Once diagnosed, refer to a tertiary care centre immediately.
Course
Patient Education
Community Resources