Coarctation of the aorta
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta:
It is also called aortic coarctation and the condition is where the aorta narrows in the area where the ductus arteriosus inserts.
Types of coarctation:
Preductal coarctation:
Preductal coarctation occurs proximal (before) the ductus arteriosus, and the blood flow to the lower part of the body depends on the ductus arteriosus remaining open. In severe cases, this can be life-threatening as blood flow to the lower body is compromised. Preductal coarctation is often seen in infants and can be associated with other congenital heart defects or conditions like Turner syndrome. It can lead to hypoplastic aorta development due to restricted blood flow during fetal life.
Ductal coarctation occurs at the site of the ductus arteriosus insertion into the aorta. The narrowing happens as the ductus arteriosus closes after birth, and blood flow is restricted at the location where the ductus used to be. This condition is typically diagnosed in infancy or early childhood.
It may also lead to dizziness or shortness of breath, fainting, chest pain, be abnormally tired and get headaches or nosebleeds.
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