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Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypertensionAvoid IV bubblesAvoid StressorsStroke Risk

Pathophysiology

This condition is the narrowing of the aorta close to the ductus arteriosus insertion site. This leads to creater upper extremity perfusion and a decreased lower extremity perfusion This CHD...

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