Question
Coarctation of the aorta occurs in what percentage of patients with congenital heart disease
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2 %
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| B. |
3 %
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| C. |
5 %
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| D. |
7 %
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � D
Explanation
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Ans. D
Narrowing or constriction of the lumen of the aorta may occur anywhere along its length but is most common distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery near the insertion of the ligamentum arteriosum. Coarctation of the aorta occurs in 7% of patients with congenital heart disease and is more common in males than females
