CHAPTER 15: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Coarctation is a congenital narrowing of the aorta. Significant narrowing produces hypertension in the arms and obstruction to blood flow in the lower body and legs. Left ventricular hypertrophy may occur. Coarctation of the aorta may be associated with aortic stenosis, patent ductus arteriosus, mitral insufficiency and Turner’s syndrome. ................
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