Acyanotic defect (Coarctation of the aorta)

Question 1

what happens to the aorta in this case?

Answer 1

there is a narrowing or a tourniquet like narrowing of the aorta and the left ventricle has to work extra hard just to push blood through it.

Question 2

this may lead to?

Answer 2

left sided heart failure due to increase work load.

Question 3

how do we know someone has it?

Answer 3

BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE PULSES and blood pressure OF THE UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITIES

Question 4

are the upper extremities BP greater or lower than the lower extremities?

Answer 4

higher/greater BP in the upper extremities

Question 5

what is the treatment of choice?

Answer 5

surgery