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Coarctation of the Aorta Definition
Common names:
  • Aortic Coarctation
  • Coarctation of the Aorta
  • Narrowed Aorta
A person with coarctation of the aorta has a narrowing in the aorta as it travels through the chest. Images

The aorta is the main artery that leaves the heart, delivering blood to the body. Usually, the narrowing is located in the portion of the aorta that is closest to the heart. Coarctation of the aorta is a birth defect that is usually detected in infants and young adults.

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Last Updated: Sep 14, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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