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Coarctation of the aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a condition, present at birth, where there is a narrowing of part of the aortic arch, causing impaired blood flow.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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