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What does coarctation of the aorta mean?

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Congenital defect: It is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that branches off your heart and delivers blood to your body. It is usually congenital, and may range from mild to severe. Surgery may be required as a newborn if critical. It may not be detected until older, depending on severity. It often occurs along with other heart defects. It requires surgery or catheter balloon and/or stenting.

Answered 7/29/2017

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