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Coarctation of the Aorta
Alternate Names : Aortic Coarctation
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Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Today's Top News Stories | • | 79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class. | • | Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
29% of patients had problems with size of devices used to prevent deep vein clots, study finds. | • | Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk - Aug 19, 2008, 17:00
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. | • | Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado. | • | Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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Coarctation of the aorta is a birth defect in which the aorta, the major artery from the heart, is narrowed. The narrowing results in high blood pressure before the point of coarctation and low blood pressure beyond the point of coarctation. Most commonly, coarctation is located so that there is high blood pressure in the upper body and arms and low blood pressure in the lower body and legs. Symptoms can include localized hypertension, cold feet or legs, decreased exercise performance, and heart failure.
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