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Coarctation of the Aorta
- narrowing of the aorta in region of the left subclavian vein
- association with Patent Ductus
Arteriosus
- commoner in Turner's Syndrome
- arch may be interrupted
- most frequent to present with heart failure in newborn period (10 days
old)
Examination
- raised blood pressure in right arm
- absent femoral pulses
Treatment
- surgical resection and grafting
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