Coarctation of the Aorta Flashcards
1
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Define Coarctation of the Aorta
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a congenital narrowing of the aorta that leads to increased blood pressure in the upper body and decreased blood flow to the lower body.
2
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- ## LLs cyanosis: from the deoxygenated blood
3
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What syndrome is CoA strongly assoc with
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Turner’s syndrome female with one X chromosome
4
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CXR findings of CoA
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- Rib notching (ribs 3/4)
- A ‘3’ sign for CoA
5
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CoA Tx
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- Ballon angioplasty
- Stenting
6
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What type of murmur is found in CoA
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ejection systolic murmur: loudest posteriorly between the shoulders/below the L scapula
6
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What are the pulse findings in CoA
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- Brachial-femoral delay
- Radio-femoral delay
7
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What are the BP findings in CoA
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Sig. difference in BP between upper and lower extremities
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