Coarctation of the Aorta
Alternate Names : Aortic Coarctation
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Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms from coarctation depend on the severity of blood flow restriction. In severe cases, symptoms are present during infancy; in milder cases, symptoms may not develop until adolescence. Symptoms include decreased exercise performance, cold feet or legs, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms include:
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- pounding headache
- nodding-like head movements accompanying heart beats
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nosebleed
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leg cramps with exercise
- hypertension (high blood pressure) with exercise
Note: There may be no symptoms.
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