Patients with aortic coarctation often develop extensive collateral vasculature to
compensate for decreased aortic flow distal to the lesion. Although EKG often reveals
left ventricular hypertrophy as a result of pressure overload proximal to the lesion, both
EKG and Chest-X ray can be normal or nonspecific in younger patients. Although the
current diagnostic standard, ultrasound findings were limited. CT and/or MRI should be
pursued. These modalities would provide additional anatomic detail and contribute to
the correct diagnosis.
compensate for decreased aortic flow distal to the lesion. Although EKG often reveals
left ventricular hypertrophy as a result of pressure overload proximal to the lesion, both
EKG and Chest-X ray can be normal or nonspecific in younger patients. Although the
current diagnostic standard, ultrasound findings were limited. CT and/or MRI should be
pursued. These modalities would provide additional anatomic detail and contribute to
the correct diagnosis.
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