Aortic Arch Anomalies: Coarctation of the Aorta and Interrupted Aortic Arch

Abstract

Coarctation of the aorta (COA) refers to narrowing of the aortic isthmus. Hypoplasia of the aortic arch and other associated cardiovascular anomalies are common.

The term is also used to describe strictures of other segments of the thoracic or the abdominal aorta.

Keywords

• aortic arch anomalies
• coarctation of aorta (COA)
• COA pathophysiology in neonate
• continuous-wave Doppler through aortic isthmus
• therapeutic interventions and long-term follow-up
• interruption of aortic arch (IAA)
• left carotid artery (LCCA) and left subclavian artery (LSCA)
• left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO)