The gradient across coarctation is not simply (& solely ) determined by degree of obstruction , as one would believe.Understanding the hemodynamics and various factors that can influence the gradient is essential Relieving the obstruction /gradient by stent or surgery may not be synonymous with successful treatment as we understand now the entire aorta right from the root to abdomen can influence the gradient ,along with systemic factors.We also know , some of these patients harbor histological abnormalities in the entire stretch of Aorta , what is being referred to as pan aortopathy , that may influence the long-term outcome.
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Determinants of gradient across coarctation of Aorta
Posted in Aortic diseases, coarctation of aorta, Infrequently asked questions in cardiology (iFAQs), tagged coarctation of aorta, collaterals in coarctation, cp stent in coarctation, effect of bicuspid valve on coarctation gradient, effect of ht on gradient in coarctation, gradient across coarctation of aorta, mechansim of hypertension in coarctation, renal hypertension in coarctation on February 16, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Great illustrations in cardiology : Collaterals in coarctation of aorta
Posted in Cardiology - Clinical, great illustrations in cardiology, tagged anterior spinal artery, aorta, co arctation of aorta, coarctation of aorta, collaterals in coarctation, inferioor epigastric artery, inferior epigastric artery, intercostal artery, jesse edwards, radio femoral delay, sub scapular artery, vertebral artery on April 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A perfect illustration to understand
What will happen if the aorta is obstructed at the level of isthumus ?
One of the great illustrations I have come across
Courtesy
Dr.Jesse Edwards (Fowler’s Text book of cardiology )
To Download a PDF version and Zoom into the Aorta as deep as you would like !
collaterals in coarctation of aorta
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