Adults and older youth with coarctation of the aorta may appear healthy and not display symptoms. The symptoms of coarctation of the aorta can vary based on the severity of the narrowing and the ...

Aortic coarctation (CoA) is a congenital heart defect characterized by a narrowing of the aorta, which can lead to significant cardiovascular complications. One of the most common issues faced by ...

Surgery is still the treatment of choice in infants with an aortic coarctation with a mortality rate of less than 1%. Balloon dilatation should be avoided in children and neonates as it is less ...