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.

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 ...

FTOE reflects cerebral perfusion. Objective: To determine the course of FTOE in the first 48 hours (hrs) of admission in infants with aortic coarctation and to relate this course to short-term ...