5 results
Coarctation of the Aorta 

Preductal Coarctation:
Narrowing is proximal to ductus arteriosus Life-threatening if severe; seen in
Aorta Preductal ... closes Postductal ... #Aorta #Preductal ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #aortic
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... Shunt: • Patent Ductus ... Coarctation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation of the Aorta on Chest X-Ray

The figure of 3 sign
Figure of 3 Sign - Coarctation ... arch caused by ... to bypass the coarctation ... Figure3 #Sign #Coarctation ... clinical #radiology #pediatrics
Age Distribution of Hypertension Etiologies
< 1 month
 - Renal arterial thrombosis
 - Congenital renal disease
 -
of the aorta ... disorders - Coarctation ... of the aorta ... #Hypertension #Causes ... differential #age #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
always needs urgent assessment ... intra-abdominal masses ... - reduced in coarctation ... of the aorta. ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics