Aortic Coarctation: eMedicine Cardiology

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Aortic Coarctation: eMedicine Cardiology

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Overview: Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta most commonly found just distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery. Most patients with coarctation have juxtaductal coarctation. Older terms, such as preductal (infantile-type) ...

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Tags: Circulation, Heart, Congenital Heart Defect, Coarctation of the Aorta, Cardiology

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 7:40 pm By:

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A narrowing of the aorta is called aortic coarctation. See the causes & how it is diagnosed. http://bit.ly/cbGAy8

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Cardiology Medical News about Transcatheter

mdlinx.com — “Transcatheter treatment of complex aortic coarctationView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 8:12 pm By:

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Transcatheter treatment of complex aortic coarctation: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions http://bit.ly/bTo1qI #cardio #mdlinx

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Tricuspid Stenosis: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Tricuspid valve dysfunction can result from morphological alterations in the valve or from functional aberrations of the myocardium. Tricuspid stenosis is almost always rheumatic in origin and is generally accompanied by mitral and aortic valve involvement.View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Tricuspid stenosis is almost always rheumatic in origin. What are other causes and possible symptoms? http://bit.ly/aWubkT

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Aortic Stenosis: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Aortic stenosis is a narrowing or obstruction of the aortic valve. With the aging of the United States population, diseases in the elderly are a major interest among health care professionals. Valvular aortic stenosis (AS) is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 10:11 pm By:

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Aortic stenosis is a narrowing or obstruction of the aortic valve. Learn about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/cLlJRX

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Myocardial Rupture: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Myocardial rupture occurs in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), blunt and penetrating cardiac trauma, primary cardiac infection, primary and secondary cardiac tumors, infiltrative diseases of the heart, and aortic dissection. The clinical presentation of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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A myocardial rupture can occur in a variety of settings, and is deadly if not promptly treated. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/agSszS

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Coarctation of Distal Thoracic Aorta --" The Middle Aortic Syndrome in an Elderly Female with Severe Coronary Artery Disease | Journal of Invasive Cardiology

invasivecardiology.com — “Coarctation of Distal Thoracic Aorta --" The Middle Aortic Syndrome in an Elderly Female with Severe Coronary Artery Disease | Journal of Invasive CardiologyView full resource at invasivecardiology.com

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Coarctation of distal thoracic aorta. The middle aortic syndrome. http://tinyurl.com/yzmexee

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Aortic Regurgitation: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Aortic regurgitation (AR) is the abnormal retrograde flow of blood through the aortic valve during cardiac diastole.AR may be caused by either valvular or aortic root pathology. Valvular abnormalities that may result in AR include bicuspid ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Check out the newly updated eMedicine article Aortic Regurgitation: http://bit.ly/aFgZ9B.

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Pediatrics Medical News about Aneurysm

mdlinx.com — “Giant Aneurysms Associated with Aortic Coarctation: Management Challenges and OptionsView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Peds: Giant Aneurysms Associated with Aortic Coarctation: Management Challenges and Options: Pediatric Cardiology http://url4.eu/1RNG1

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Pediatrics Medical News about Aneurysm

mdlinx.com — “Giant Aneurysms Associated with Aortic Coarctation: Management Challenges and OptionsView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Peds: Giant Aneurysms Associated with Aortic Coarctation: Management Challenges and Options: Pediatric Cardiology http://bit.ly/bikC3C

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Cardiology Medical News about Aortic Coarctation

mdlinx.com — “Transcatheter interventions in critically ill neonates and infants with aortic coarctationView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Most Recently Shared on December 24, 2009 at 9:18 am By:

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Cardio: Transcatheter interventions in critically ill neonates and infants with aortic coarctation: The Annals of Pediat http://url4.eu/yVcp

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Coarctation of the Aorta: eMedicine Pediatrics: Cardiac Disease and Critical Care Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a relatively common defect that accounts for 5-8% of all congenital heart defects. Coarctation of the aorta may occur as an isolated defect or in association with various other lesions, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Yet another eMedicine article updated for 2009. This time out: Coarctation of the Aorta. http://bit.ly/GiJog #cardiology #heath #pediatrics

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