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Coarctation of Aorta (CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
 • Prevalence
 • Anatomy of CoA
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Coarctation of Aorta ... Aortic Arch (IAA ... #Coarctation #Aorta ... #Aortic #Arch # ... #pediatrics #peds
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... Marfans, EDS ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... Approach (when evaluation ... Coarctation of aorta ... White-coat syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis
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 ... When the diagnosis ... requires further evaluation ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds