Coarctation of the aorta
View article: Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms: a Case Series of the 6-Year Experience in a National Tertiary Hospital
Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms: a Case Series of the 6-Year Experience in a National Tertiary Hospital Open
Introduction: Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms (SOVA) are rare conditions in which a portion of the aortic root dilates due to weakness of the aortic wall, which can eventually lead to rupture, leading to a shunt from the aorta into any …
View article: Coarctation on a right aortic arch: Minimally invasive imaging and management
Coarctation on a right aortic arch: Minimally invasive imaging and management Open
Right aortic arch associated with coarctation of the aorta is an extremely rare congenital vascular anomaly. We report the case of a 17-year-old girl presenting with upper limb hypertension and absent femoral pulses. Computed tomography an…
View article: Correlates of Left ventricular hypertrophy in Adults with Coarctation of Aorta and Role in Risk Stratification
Correlates of Left ventricular hypertrophy in Adults with Coarctation of Aorta and Role in Risk Stratification Open
View article: Delayed Diagnosis of Coarctation of the Aorta as a Cause of Secondary Hypertension in an Adult Female With Congenital Heart Disease: A Missed Opportunity for an Earlier Diagnosis?
Delayed Diagnosis of Coarctation of the Aorta as a Cause of Secondary Hypertension in an Adult Female With Congenital Heart Disease: A Missed Opportunity for an Earlier Diagnosis? Open
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a narrowing of the aorta that typically occurs just after the point where the left subclavian artery branches off. This is usually around the area where the ductus arteriosus used to connect to the aorta i…
View article: Coarctation of the Aorta Complicated With Aortic Thrombus
Coarctation of the Aorta Complicated With Aortic Thrombus Open
Coarctation of the aorta and aortic thrombus coexistence is extremely rare. This case series presents 2 adult patients with diverse presentations of coarctation of the aorta complicated by aortic thrombus characterized by cardiac computed …
View article: A case of blurred vision due to coarctation of the aorta, an early clinical presentation, or just a coincidence?
A case of blurred vision due to coarctation of the aorta, an early clinical presentation, or just a coincidence? Open
Rationale: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is frequently misdiagnosed as primary hypertension. This is the first reported pediatric case of CoA presenting with both hypertension and blurred vision, highlighting an underrecognized diagnostic…
View article: Association of coarctation of aorta with Turner syndrome: a case report
Association of coarctation of aorta with Turner syndrome: a case report Open
Background Monosomy 45,X is commonly associated with congenital heart defects, particularly coarctation of the aorta (CoA). In this case, the patient developed respiratory distress due to hemodynamic instability from a large bidirectional …
View article: 1-006 Reporting a rare of case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, bicuspid aortic valve with a new diagnosis of coarctation of aorta in a 42-year-old male
1-006 Reporting a rare of case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, bicuspid aortic valve with a new diagnosis of coarctation of aorta in a 42-year-old male Open
View article: Immediate and intermediate-term outcomes of stenting for native and residual coarctation of the aorta: Insights from a tertiary care hospital in Northern India
Immediate and intermediate-term outcomes of stenting for native and residual coarctation of the aorta: Insights from a tertiary care hospital in Northern India Open
Background: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital narrowing of the aorta that causes significant hemodynamic abnormalities. Endovascular stenting has emerged as an effective treatment modality for CoA. Materials and Methods: This …
View article: Diagnostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging during transition care in adolescents with Turner syndrome
Diagnostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging during transition care in adolescents with Turner syndrome Open
Background Turner Syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder frequently associated with congenital cardiovascular abnormalities, particularly bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), coarctation of the aorta (CoA), and aortic dilatation. These conditions…
View article: Characterizing fetoplacental response to acute maternal hyperoxygenation in suspected coarctation of aorta using fetal cardiac <scp>MRI</scp>
Characterizing fetoplacental response to acute maternal hyperoxygenation in suspected coarctation of aorta using fetal cardiac <span>MRI</span> Open
Objective To characterize the fetoplacental response to acute maternal hyperoxygenation (AMH) in fetuses with suspected coarctation of the aorta (CoA) using fetal cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods Pregnant women carrying a …
View article: Prenatal diagnosis of absent right with persistent left superior vena cava: a case series
Prenatal diagnosis of absent right with persistent left superior vena cava: a case series Open
Persistence of a left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common thoracic venous anomaly, seen in 0.3–0.5% of patients. In rare cases (0.07–0.13% of patients), however, it is associated with the absence of the right superior vena cava (…
View article: Contemporary outcomes of childhood aortic coarctation interventions: a national registry analysis of mortality, reinterventions and hospital resource use
Contemporary outcomes of childhood aortic coarctation interventions: a national registry analysis of mortality, reinterventions and hospital resource use Open
Background Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) has good modern results, but large multicentre longitudinal data on outcomes, especially hospital resource utilisation through childhood and adolescence, are not available. Methods All patients wit…
View article: Prognostic value of right ventricular-pulmonary arterial coupling in adults with repaired coarctation of aorta
Prognostic value of right ventricular-pulmonary arterial coupling in adults with repaired coarctation of aorta Open
TAPSE/RVSP ratio was associated with outcomes in COA patients with normal RV systolic function, suggesting that abnormal RV-PA coupling may be present prior to the onset of overt RV systolic function in this population.
View article: Sequential Dilatation of Endovascular Stent in Coarctation of Aorta: Follow-up Case Report
Sequential Dilatation of Endovascular Stent in Coarctation of Aorta: Follow-up Case Report Open
A 2.6-year-old girl weighing 10kg was diagnosed as Severe Coarctation of Aorta in October 2008. Subsequently, she underwent Balloon angioplasty in April 2009 & later stenting of coarct area was performed with a covered stent in April 2014.…
View article: Acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with rapid expansion associated with coarctation of the aorta and Turner syndrome: A case report
Acute Stanford type B aortic dissection with rapid expansion associated with coarctation of the aorta and Turner syndrome: A case report Open
Introduction: Turner syndrome is the most common established cause of aortic dissection in young women. These patients usually have associated Stanford type A aortic dissection. We present herein a case of acute type B aortic dissection co…
View article: Atypical Presentation of Silent Aortic Coarctation in an Adolescent Female Presenting with Sudden-Onset Paraplegia
Atypical Presentation of Silent Aortic Coarctation in an Adolescent Female Presenting with Sudden-Onset Paraplegia Open
View article: Percutaneous aspiration mechanical thrombectomy in a 14-year-old with acute limb ischaemia post coarctation of aorta stenting: a case report
Percutaneous aspiration mechanical thrombectomy in a 14-year-old with acute limb ischaemia post coarctation of aorta stenting: a case report Open
Background The treatment of vascular diseases has evolved significantly over the years, with recent advancements in interventional strategies, particularly in the management of acute limb ischaemia (ALI). Endovascular and catheter-based in…
View article: A comparative analysis of CT angiography and echocardiography in the evaluation of chest findings in patients with interrupted aortic arch
A comparative analysis of CT angiography and echocardiography in the evaluation of chest findings in patients with interrupted aortic arch Open
Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare congenital cardiovascular anomaly characterized by the absence of continuity between the ascending and descending aorta, often accompanied by congenital heart defects such as ventricular septal defec…
View article: A systematic quantification of hemodynamic differences persisting after aortic coarctation repair
A systematic quantification of hemodynamic differences persisting after aortic coarctation repair Open
Introduction Aortic coarctation (CoA) comprises 6%–8% of all congenital heart diseases and is the second most common cardiovascular disease requiring neonatal surgical correction. However, patients remain at high risk for long-term complic…
View article: Outcomes of Isolated Delayed Coarctation of the Aorta Surgery in Adults: Our 25-Year Experience
Outcomes of Isolated Delayed Coarctation of the Aorta Surgery in Adults: Our 25-Year Experience Open
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of adult patients who underwent repair for delayed isolated coarctation of the aorta (CoA). In addition, we aimed to assess the immediate results of the interventions …
View article: Hypertension Secondary to Severe Aortic Coarctation in an Adult Patient
Hypertension Secondary to Severe Aortic Coarctation in an Adult Patient Open
A 42-year-old man with a 24-year history of poorly controlled hypertension was admitted following a traumatic femoral fracture. Cardiovascular evaluation was prompted by a 25 mmHg systolic blood pressure difference between the left upper l…
View article: Delayed Diagnosis of Coarctation of the Aorta in a Hypertensive Child: Challenges in Early Detection
Delayed Diagnosis of Coarctation of the Aorta in a Hypertensive Child: Challenges in Early Detection Open
View article: Transcatheter Endovascular Management of Complex Coarctation of the Aorta in Adults
Transcatheter Endovascular Management of Complex Coarctation of the Aorta in Adults Open
View article: Persistent fifth aortic arch in a neonate with interrupted aortic arch: an unexpected intraoperative finding
Persistent fifth aortic arch in a neonate with interrupted aortic arch: an unexpected intraoperative finding Open
Persistent fifth aortic arch (PFAA) is a rare variant of the aortic arch that may be associated with coarctation or interrupted aortic arch. We report the case of a neonate initially referred for coarctation repair. After a left thoracotom…
View article: Adult-type coarctation of aorta with soft tissue hemangioma: A case report and literature review
Adult-type coarctation of aorta with soft tissue hemangioma: A case report and literature review Open
Background. Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital narrowing of the thoracic aorta that can lead to serious complications if untreated. While advances in therapy exist, long-term outcomes remain poor due to sustained afterload. We …
View article: Transcatheter endovascular covered stent placement for the management of patent ductus arteriosus and coarctation of aorta: An experience with Bentley BeGraft covered stent
Transcatheter endovascular covered stent placement for the management of patent ductus arteriosus and coarctation of aorta: An experience with Bentley BeGraft covered stent Open
Co-existence of coarctation of aorta and patent ductus arteriosus is very rare (less than 1%). There are two approaches for intervention in CoA with PDA include surgical and transcatheter (TC). In TC single stage covered stent is emerging …
View article: From a Facial Hemangioma to a Critical Diagnosis: Uncovering Coarctation of the Aorta in an Infant
From a Facial Hemangioma to a Critical Diagnosis: Uncovering Coarctation of the Aorta in an Infant Open
View article: Extreme compensatory dilatation of the splanchnic artery caused by congenital coarctation of the abdominal aorta: a case report
Extreme compensatory dilatation of the splanchnic artery caused by congenital coarctation of the abdominal aorta: a case report Open
View article: Application of fibrobronchoscopy-guided aortic suspension in pediatric patients with bronchial compression resulting from repair of coarctation of the aorta: a case report
Application of fibrobronchoscopy-guided aortic suspension in pediatric patients with bronchial compression resulting from repair of coarctation of the aorta: a case report Open