Author/Editor		Klemen, Luka; Svet, Janez; Prokšelj, Katja
Title		Koarktacija aorte pri odraslih bolnikih
Translated title		Coarctation of the aorta in adult patients
Type		članek
Source		Med Razgl
Vol. and No.		Letnik 46, št. 3
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 221-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital aortic stenosis, which is usually diagnosed and surgicallv treated in childhood. Diagnostic work-up for initial diagnosis and follow-up in these patients comprises clinical examination, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography of the aorta, exercise testing and 24-hour blood pressure study. These investigations are used to evaluate the morphology of the defect and to determine its hemodynamic significance. The treatment of choice is surgical repair or percutaneous catheter intervention. Despite successful surgical or percutaneous repair, parients with coarctation of the aorta are not cured. Late complications (systemic arterial hypertension, recoarctation or residual coarctation, and dilatation or an aneurysm of the ascending aorta) lead to increased morbidity and mortality. However, regular follow-ups and prompt treatment of late complications improve survival and quality of life in these patients.
Descriptors		AORTIC COARCTATION ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, DOPPLER ADULT