Coarctation of the Aorta Flashcards
1
Q
often narrowing of what part…
A
descending part of arch of aorta
2
Q
Clinical presentation?
A
weak or absent femoral pulse
3
Q
Radial femoral delay is relevant in?
A
chronic co-arctation
4
Q
what murmur shows?
A
harsh systolic
- left sternal edge on the back
5
Q
very common presentation ?
A
sudden deterioration and collapse
6
Q
Management (4)
A
Re-open PDA with Prostaglandin E1 or E2
Resection with end-to-end anastomosis
Subclavian patch repair
Balloon Aortoplasty
7
Q
physiology ?
A
duct closure is delayed
blood from aorta - flows through DA - Pul trunk - work load of LV is reduced
- decreased cardiac output - collapse
