Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical condition in which a tear occurs in the major artery (aorta) that carries ...

Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is an abnormality readily apparent by the combination of upper body hypertension and weak or absent femoral pulses. Nevertheless, studies in children's hospitals ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to every organ and tissue. It begins at the left ventricle, ...

Dr. Hellenbrand: As you know, although we have the capability of treating coarctation of the aorta in neonates in the cath lab, our preference is to send all the neonates to the operating room.