Coarctation of the aorta: a case presentation.
Coarctation is a constriction or narrowing of the aorta and presents most commonly within the first two weeks of life. This article reviews a case study of an infant diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta on day 8 of life. It includes an overview of the etiology, clinical presentation, and management plus an account of the infant's transport to a regional pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
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Lavinia
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Queen Mothers Hospital, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow, UK. ler745@aol.com