Coarctation of aorta dominant
Overview
Coarctation of aorta dominant: A rare inherited birth defect where the heart blood vessel called the aorta has a narrowed area which affects blood flow. The degree of constriction is variable which mild cases asymptomatic until adulthood. The poor blood flow to the lower body gives results in it appearing less developed than that upper body.
Symptoms
* Underdeveloped left heart * Narrowed aorta * High upper body blood pressure * Low lower body blood pressure * Abdominal swelling
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Coarctation of aorta dominant: * High Blood Pressure: Home Testing o Home Blood Pressure Tests o Home Blood Pressure Monitors o Home Heart Tests * Heart Health: Home Testing: o Heart Rate Monitors o Irregular Heartbeat Detection o Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) o Home Cholesterol Tests