Abstract
We describe a case of mid-aortic syndrome presenting as systemic hypertension in infancy and early childhood. Angiography of the descending and abdominal aorta is the diagnostic test of choice to confirm the diagnosis of mid-aortic syndrome. Severity of hypertension is one of the major factors in determining the timing of intervention. Because of variability in the anatomic extent of mid-aortic syndrome, management options need to be individualized.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1000-1001 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Pediatric Cardiology |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2008 |
Keywords
- Midaortic syndrome
- Neonatal hypertension
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine