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Hypertension.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
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From the case:
Midaortic syndrome
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CT scan demonstrates narrowing of the descending aorta at the lower chest level, consistent with the diagnosis of midaortic syndrome.
A tight supravalvular pulmonary stenosis with post-stenotic dilatation is also seen.
From the case:
Midaortic syndrome
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Severe left and moderate right ventricular hypertrophy are noted.
Case Discussion
Features of midaortic syndrome.