Impact of Various Types of Corrective Procedures for Coarctation of Aorta in Adults on Long Term Re-Coarctation and Systolic Hypertension

Chuimei Keishing, GS Nagi, Ravdeep Singh Sohal, Amit Pushkarna, Vikas Dikshit, Dhiraj Jhamb

Abstract: Coarctation of the aorta is the sixth most common lesion in congenital heart disease and represents a spectrum of aortic narrowing that varies from a discrete entity to tubular hypoplasia. This congenital entity while diagnosed in adult is associated with multiple morbidities and certain degree of mortality. Removing the obstruction relieves the patients of the symptoms and improve quality of life. This study outlines the different options and surgical strategies for this disease in the adult and their long term outcomes, hence providing insights to approach this challenging condition.

Keywords: coarctation, re-coarctation, hypertension