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Conditions›Heart diseases›Acute cardiovascular disease›Vascular conditions›Coarctation of the aorta

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
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Is a type of:Vascular conditions
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Rare

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Very common
Toddler3-5Very common
Preteen6-13Very common
Teenager14-18Very common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
Senior60+Very common
How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

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