#coarctation

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Cardiovascular35d ago

Inferior Rib Notching Mechanics of Coarctation of Aorta

A classic radiographic feature Coarctation of Aorta is inferior rib notching, typically involving the 3rd to 9th posterior ribs bilaterally . Mechanism : enlarged intercostal arteries continuously…

Dr. Raman ShingadeSeeker

Cardiovascular35d ago

Differentiating Pseudo-coarctation vs True Coarctation of Aorta

True coarctation must be distinguished from pseudo-coarctation, which presents as an elongated, kinked thoracic aorta in the same juxtaductal region. The critical differentiating factor is that…

Dr. Raman ShingadeSeeker