Middle Aortic Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Journal Title: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Coarctation of the aorta is a relatively common defect that accounts for 5-8% of all congenital heart defects and is characterized by discrete medial thickening with superimposed neointimal tissue, leading to aortic lumen narrowing of different degrees.
Authors and Affiliations
Chatzistamatioy EI, Moustakas GN, Avgeropoulou C, Androulakis A, Tousoulis D, Kallikazaros IE
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