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Coarctation of the Aorta
A congenital heart disease that is characterized by the luminal narrowing of the thoracic aortic arch, typically located just beyond the left subclavian artery. This narrowing creates an obstruction that can lead to sign
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Overview
A congenital heart disease that is characterized by the luminal narrowing of the thoracic aortic arch, typically located just beyond the left subclavian artery. This narrowing creates an obstruction that can lead to sign
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