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Which of the following is a common finding in cases of coarctation repair?
Which of the following is a common finding in cases of coarctation repair?
- Tricuspid valve
- Mitral valve
- Bicuspid valve (correct)
- Pulmonary valve
What is the criteria for significant native or recurrent aortic coarctation?
What is the criteria for significant native or recurrent aortic coarctation?
- Upper extremity/lower extremity resting peak-to-peak gradient greater than 40 mm Hg
- Upper extremity/lower extremity resting peak-to-peak gradient greater than 30 mm Hg
- Upper extremity/lower extremity resting peak-to-peak gradient greater than 10 mm Hg
- Upper extremity/lower extremity resting peak-to-peak gradient greater than 20 mm Hg (correct)
When is stenting considered appropriate for coarctation of the aorta?
When is stenting considered appropriate for coarctation of the aorta?
- When there is no evidence for collateral flow around the coarctation
- When there is decreased LV systolic function
- When there is no aortic regurgitation
- When there is evidence for collateral flow around the coarctation (correct)
What imaging techniques are typically used to define anatomic evidence for coarctation of the aorta?
What imaging techniques are typically used to define anatomic evidence for coarctation of the aorta?
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What is the increased incidence associated with coarctation repair?
What is the increased incidence associated with coarctation repair?
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