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Condition

Pediatric Aortic Coarctation

What You Need to Know

Aortic coarctation is a congenital heart defect. It means the aorta is narrower than it should be.

Key Symptoms

The symptoms of aortic coarctation can vary from mild to more severe. The most common symptoms are:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Poor weight gain
  • Pale skin
  • Sweating
  • Cold feet or legs
  • High blood pressure

Diagnosis

Doctors typically diagnose aortic coarctation by:

  • Physical examination 
  • Chest X-ray
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • CT scan
  • MRI

Treatment

Treatments may include:

  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Meet the Providers Who Treat Aortic Coarctation

Departments that Treat Aortic Coarctation