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Aortic coarctation is a narrowing of part of the aorta (the major artery leading out of the heart). It is a type of birth ... Coarctation of the aorta can be cured with surgery. Symptoms quickly get better after surgery. ... Call your health care provider if you or your child have symptoms of coarctation of the aorta.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000191.htm
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What Is Coarctation of the Aorta? ... Most people with COA are diagnosed when they are babies or young children. But some, like Heather, may not be diagnosed until they are teens or even adults.
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kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/heart/coa.html
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Coarctation of the aorta (also referred to as aortic coarctation) is a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body. Blood pressure above the constriction is high and blood pressure below the ... // About Premature Babies / Heart Conditions / Congenital Heart Defects / Coarctation of the Aorta...
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www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Redirect.aspx?ArticleID=6910
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Coarctation of the aorta — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatment for this heart condition. ... Babies with severe coarctation of the aorta usually begin having signs and symptoms shortly after birth. These include: ... Left untreated, aortic coarctation in babies may lead to heart failure and death.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/coarctation-of-the-aorta/DS00...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/coarctation-of-the-aorta/DS00616/DSECTION=symptoms
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In healthy babies this closes of its own accord soon after birth, but in some patients with coarctation of the aorta it will stay open. ...
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www.chfed.org.uk/how_we_help/information_service/heart_conditions/coarctation_of_the_aorta
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Most babies with coarctation of the aorta will survive surgery and go on to lead normal lives, but there is a small risk (about 1 in 100) of the baby dying ...
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www.childrensheartunit.org/pdf/CoarctNeonateSheet.pdf
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Coarctation of Aorta - CoA, a congenital heart disease: diagnosis, treatment options and surgery discussed in simple language ... What is COARCTATION of the aorta ?
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Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is an area of LOCALIZED NARROWING of the large artery called the aorta. ("Coarctatio" - Latin : a drawing or pressing together ) The narrowing may be caused by a "shelf" ... The risk of death after surgery for CoA is very low, but iIn very small sick babies operated in the first month of life,
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In babies with coarctation of the aorta, the heart may fail to generate the high pressure needed, and the child may show signs of heart failure and need urgent intervention. Overall, the long-term outlook for a child born with this defect is excellent, as long as the defect is repaired in a timely manner.
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www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=302863...
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