Coarctation of Aorta(CoA) & Interrupted Aortic Arch(IAA)

Use this learning module to explore the pre/post operative considerations for CoA & IAA.

Objectives: 

1.     List, and describe the 3 classifications of IAA. 

2.     Describe the prevalence of IAA and CoA. 

3.     Describe associated anomalies. 

4.     Develop a pre-operative management plan for CoA/IAA. 

5.     Describe postcoartecomy syndrome. 

Please click on the links below for reference journal articles.

Pre-Natal Coarctation Diagnosis

Hypertension Treatment Postoperative

IAA management

Paradoxical HTN: surgical Vs. angioplasty

Transcatheter approach in CoA

Perioperative and Anesthetic Management of CoA

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