Aortic isthmus stenosis: Symptoms, Progression

Brief overview What is aortic coarctation? Congenital narrowing of the main artery (aorta) Course of the disease and prognosis: After successful treatment of the malformation, the prognosis is very good. Causes: Maldevelopment of the aorta in the first weeks of embryonic development Risk factors: In some cases, aortic isthmus stenosis occurs in families. Sometimes in … Aortic isthmus stenosis: Symptoms, Progression