Definition of Coarctation. Meaning of Coarctation. Synonyms of Coarctation

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Definition of Coarctation

Coarctation
Coarctation Co`arc*ta"tion, n. [L. coarctatio.] 1. Confinement to a narrow space. [Obs.] --Bacon. 2. Pressure; that which presses. [Obs.] --Ray. 3. (Med.) A stricture or narrowing, as of a canal, cavity, or orifice.

Meaning of Coarctation from wikipedia

- atherosclerosis). The term coarctation is another synonym, but is commonly used only in the context of aortic coarctation. Restenosis is the recurrence...
- Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital condition whereby the aorta is narrow, usually in the area where the ductus arteriosus (ligamentum arteriosum...
- the obstructive fibrosis or thrombosis resulting from repair of aortic coarctation. Another example is Blalock–Taussig anastomosis for treatment of tetralogy...
- Systolic murmur loudest below the left sca**** classic for a coarctation of the aorta. Coarctation of the aorta is narrowing of the aorta. This can occur in...
- (SVMM) Parachute mitral valve Subaortic stenosis (membranous or muscular) Coarctation of the aorta Of these four defects, supravalvular mitral membrane (SVMM)...
- distensibility of arterial system (as seen in atherosclerosis, hypertension and coarctation of aorta). The strength of the pulse can also be reported: 0 = Absent...
- syndrome See also Category:Congenital heart defects Aortic coarctation (Aortic coarctation) Acyanotic heart defect Atrial septal defect Cor triatriatum...
- blockages resulting in arterial insufficiency. Other uncommon causes are coarctation of the aorta, Trousseau disease[medical citation needed] and Buerger's...
- Legendary Heart Surgeon, The Oklahoman, Jan 2010 Wikipedia: Coarctation of the Aorta. Coarctation is not cardiac (i.e., heart) but is a narrowing of the aorta...
- syphilis), senile, genetic, ****ociated with valvular heart disease Aortic coarctation – pre-ductal, post-ductal Aortic dissection Aortic stenosis Abdominal...