Abstract:Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital defect that affects 5-8% of live births, with different degrees of severity. It may remain unnoticed throughout childhood or, in contrast, progress to heart failure and cardiogenic shock. [1][2][3] The most common location for coarctation of the aorta is near the ductal remnant and left subclavian artery. 4 The main clinical signs of coarctation of the aorta are heart murmur, diminished pulses in lower extremities, arterial hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy. It… Show more
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