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Coarctation of the Aorta 

Preductal Coarctation:
Narrowing is proximal to ductus arteriosus Life-threatening if severe; seen in
Aorta Preductal ... closes Postductal ... Most common in adults ... #Aorta #Preductal ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... Shunt: • Patent Ductus ... Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... Arch • Aortic Coarctation ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
intra-abdominal masses ... - reduced in coarctation ... of the aorta. ... there is a patent ductus ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Fetal and Post Transition Circulation

In the fetal circulatory system, oxygenated blood is delivered via the umbilical
oxygenated blood passes ... Meanwhile, high pulmonary ... pulmonary vascular ... #Circulation #Pathophysiology ... Anatomy #Peds #Pediatrics