zaidsuror
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What is the best initial test for COarctatio of aorta?
What is the role of doppler of aortic arch?
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| sprint123
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Initial test is X-RAY!!!
Doppler flow can be done while doing echo to assess the gradient across the coarctation to assess the severity!!
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| ram3
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obtain an ecg showing lvh echocardiography and color flow doppler cadiac catherization aortography is diagnostic this presents with asymptomatic hypertension systolic bp higher in the upper extremities lower extremity wasting cxr may show rib notching
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| cirus
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first step is Phisical exam--->bl pr difference between 2 arms, diminished LL pulse....etc
Initial diag test is C x-ray
PGE1 to keep the Ductus arter oppened
Then do an EKG followed by an echo to see the effect on the heart, doppler to see the degree of coarcitation
Then surgery if the patient is stable.
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