What is coarctation of the aorta?
Coarctation of the aorta is a rare congenital abnormality in which the aorta, a large major blood vessel that delivers oxygen rich blood to the body, is narrowed. This means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood to your body. This may lead to high blood pressure and/or heart damage.
How do members experience coarctation of the aorta?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with coarctation of the aorta*
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Top treatments taken by people for coarctation of the aorta*
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Who has coarctation of the aorta on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 9 |
Talk to people with coarctation of the aorta
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