TRANSCATHETER STENTING OF SEVERE COARCTATION OF AORTA -TECHNIQUE TO PRESERVE FLOW TO LEFT SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY
Abstract
Coarctation of aorta is a common cardiac
anomaly with reported incidence of about 4-8%
of overall congenital heart defects1,2. Isolated
coarctation of aorta has varied clinical
presentations depending upon its severity and
age of presentation. Neonatal or infantile form is
usually most serious and causes congestive
cardiac failure & impairment of left ventricular
functions and mandates immediate intervention.
In adolescent and adults, coarctation pres