Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) - American Heart Association
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta between the upper body branches and the lower body branches. It's typically in an isolated location just after the "arch" of the aorta. The blockage can increase blood pressure in your arms and head, yet reduce pressure in your legs.
Management of Coarctation of The Aorta in Adult Patients: State …
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a common form of congenital heart disease. Adult patients with CoA may be asymptomatic or may present with hypertension. Over the last few years, endovascular management of adult patients with CoA emerged as the preferred strategy.
Coarctation of the Aorta: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Aug 28, 2022 · Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital heart defect in which your baby’s aorta (the largest artery in their body) is pinched in or narrowed in one spot. This restricts normal blood flow to their lower body. Surgery or catheterization can repair the problem and relieve symptoms.
Coarctation of the aorta - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 20, 2024 · Aortic coarctation (ko-ahrk-TAY-shun) is a narrowing of a part of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The condition forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Coarctation of the aorta is usually present at birth. That means it is a congenital heart defect. But sometimes the condition can occur later in life.
Coarctation of the Aorta - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Nov 9, 2024 · Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital condition characterized by a narrowing of the aortic arch, typically located just beyond the left subclavian artery. This narrowing creates an obstruction that can lead to significant cardiovascular complications, including systemic hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, and eventually heart failure.
Management of coarctation of the aorta - UpToDate
Sep 16, 2024 · Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a discrete narrowing of the thoracic aorta just distal to the left subclavian artery (image 1). The care of a patient with CoA depends upon the severity of the CoA, patient age, and clinical presentation. The management of CoA, including corrective treatment options and complications, will be reviewed here.
About Coarctation of the Aorta | Congenital Heart Defects …
Oct 19, 2024 · Coarctation of the aorta (pronounced koh-ark-TEY-shun) is a type of congenital heart defect. Congenital means present at birth. It occurs when a part of the aorta is narrower than usual. People with coarctation of the aorta should follow-up regularly with a heart doctor throughout their lives.
Coarctation of the aorta - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jul 20, 2024 · To diagnose aortic coarctation, a healthcare professional checks blood pressure in the arms and legs. Depending on which part of the aorta is affected, blood pressure may be high in the arms and low in the legs and ankles.
Coarctation of the Aorta: Modern Paradigms Across the Lifespan
Jul 21, 2023 · While coarctation of the aorta varies greatly in both severity and age at presentation, all patients are at increased risk of hypertension both before and after repair. Despite advances in knowledge about genetic etiologies, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and optimal repair strategies, patients with repaired coarctation of the aorta remain at ...
Current management of coarctation of the aorta - PMC
Coarctation of the aorta (C) is the sixth most common congenital lesion accounting for 4–6 per cent of live births with congenital heart disease 1, 2. Although most patients have a discrete narrowing of the thoracic aorta at the insertion of the ductus arteriosus, the anatomical spectrum may vary from this discrete entity to tubular ...