Presentation
Hypertension.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Coarctation of the aorta
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Concave contour of the proximal descending aorta. Normal heart size. Bilateral fifth and sixth posterior rib notching. Thoracic scoliosis.
Case Discussion
Aortic coarctation was confirmed with MRA as post ductal type. Echo showed the presence of a bicuspid aortic valve (a common association). Antihypertensives were ceased following placement of the aortic stent.
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