Coarelation of the aorta, hypertension and associated features

摘要

Coarctation of the aorta represents between 5 and 8% of all congenital heart disease. While usually discovered in infancy, it may present in asymptomatic young adults found to be hypertensive. Major complications include endocarditis, aortic dissection, intracranial haemorrhage, heart failure and recognized associated heart defects.