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Mfm told me today during echocardiogram that it looked like my daughter may have a small kink in her aorta. in her notes she referred to it as coarctation of the aorta, however, due to her positioning she couldnt really tell. is this deadly? 24w?
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It depends on the severity of narrowing/kinking/coarctation. The lesion is correctable with surgery. It would be prudent to consult a cardiologist for further evaluation. Visit this site for information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coarctation-of-the-aorta/symptoms-causes/syc-20352529 Wish you and your daughter good health.
Answered 4/23/2021
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Most common congenital heart disease. Leading cause of CHF in children. Check BP and pulses in both wrists and feet. You did not say if child was sick? Whops looks like you may be pregnant. Is that is the daughter you are taking about? Discuss with your team.
Answered 4/24/2021
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