U
M
edic
Coarctation of the Aorta
Home
(current)
History
Cardiac Exam
Appearance
Blood Pressure
Arterial Pulses
Jugular Pulse
Precordial Impulses
Cardiac Ausc. Upper Right
Cardiac Ausc. Upper Left
Cardiac Ausc. Apex
Pulmonary Ausc.
Diagnosis
Summary
Labs
ECG
X Rays
Doppler -Echo
Catheterization
Treatment
Considerations
Pathology
Treatment
Which one of the following STATEMENTS is correct regarding our patient's long term management / prognosis:
Patient can be dischargedfrom cardiology
Calcific aortic stenosislikely within 15 years
Risk of spinal cord injuryand lower body paralysisremains for 6 months after surgery
A long term risk exists fordevelopment of systemic hypertension
Prophylactic antihypertensiontherapy is indicated