5 Questions
Which of the following is a common finding in cases of coarctation repair?
Bicuspid valve
What is the criteria for significant native or recurrent aortic coarctation?
Upper extremity/lower extremity resting peak-to-peak gradient greater than 20 mm Hg
When is stenting considered appropriate for coarctation of the aorta?
When there is evidence for collateral flow around the coarctation
What imaging techniques are typically used to define anatomic evidence for coarctation of the aorta?
Cardiac magnetic resonance and CT angiography
What is the increased incidence associated with coarctation repair?
Cerebral berry aneurysms
Test your knowledge on Coarctation Repair and its associated complications such as bicuspid valves and cerebral berry aneurysms. Learn about the criteria for defining significant native or recurrent aortic coarctation.
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