Coarcation Of Aorta

Question 1

What does coarctation of the aorta describe?

Answer 1

A congenital narrowing of the descending aorta

Question 2

Is coarctation of the aorta more common in males or females?

Answer 2

Males

Question 3

Which syndrome is associated with coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 3

Turner’s syndrome

Question 4

Name one heart valve abnormality associated with coarctation of the aorta.

Answer 4

Bicuspid aortic valve

Question 5

What type of aneurysms are associated with coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 5

Berry aneurysms due to association with polycystic kidney disease

Question 6

Which genetic disorder is associated with coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 6

Neurofibromatosis
Polycystic kidney disease

Question 7

What is a common feature of coarctation of the aorta in infancy?

Answer 7

Heart failure

Question 8

What condition is commonly seen in adults with coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 8

Hypertension

Question 9

What is the clinical finding of coaractation of aorta?

Answer 9

Radio-femoral pulse delay
Early to mid continuous systolic click murmur over the back or left infraclavicular region

Question 10

Where is the mid systolic murmur maximal in coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 10

Over the back or left infraclavicular region

Question 11

What causes the apical click in coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 11

Aortic valve closure

Question 12

What anatomical change is associated with coarctation of the aorta in older children and adults?

Answer 12

Notching of the inferior border of the ribs

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Coarctation of the aorta is associated with _______ syndrome.

Answer 13

Turner’s syndrome

Question 14

True or False: Notching of the inferior border of the ribs is seen in young children with coarctation of the aorta.

Answer 14

False