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Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
 •
Coarctation of Aorta ... Aortic Arch (IAA ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... IAA #cardiology ... #pediatrics #peds
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
duodenum Clinical Signs ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... suspicion for AEF: CTA ... or within the aorta
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Diagnosis Approach ... (when evaluation ... or acute kidney injury ... Coarctation of aorta ... White-coat syndrome
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... b) CHF c) CVA ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... and undergoing AAA ... stratification #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... is also a late sign ... requires further evaluation ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds