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Aortic Coarctation - Coarctation of the Aorta
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There are no known ways to prevent coarctation of the aorta.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
In severe cases, newborns with coarctation of the aorta can die without immediate treatment. Long-term effects include:
Adults rarely survive past the age of 40 without treatment because of these long-term effects. Timely treatment can avoid most of these effects.
What are the risks to others?
Coarctation of the aorta is not catching and poses no risks to others.