Coarctation of the Aorta (for Teens) - Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
... that persons aorta (the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body) is narrowed at some point. ... What Is Coarctation of the Aorta?. The aorta (pronounced: ay-OR-tuh) is the major artery that carries blood away from the heart ... Coarctation of the aorta can be repaired in several ways. Surgery can very effectively repair a narrowing of the aorta, usually ... When someone has coarctation(pronounced: ko-ark-TAY-shun)of the aorta, that persons aorta is narrowed at some point. ...
Coarctation of the Aorta (for Teens) - Humana - Kentucky
... that persons aorta (the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body) is narrowed at some point. ... What Is Coarctation of the Aorta?. The aorta (pronounced: ay-OR-tuh) is the major artery that carries blood away from the heart ... Coarctation of the aorta can be repaired in several ways. Surgery can very effectively repair a narrowing of the aorta, usually ... When someone has coarctation(pronounced: ko-ark-TAY-shun)of the aorta, that persons aorta is narrowed at some point. ...
Coarctation of the Aorta (for Parents) - Humana - Kentucky
... is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body. ... What Is Coarctation of the Aorta?. Coarctation of the aorta(COA) is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that ... Coarctation of the aorta can be repaired with surgery or other procedures. One of the most common ways to fix a coarctation is ... Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital defect, meaning that a baby is born with it. Doctors arent sure why some people ...
Words to Know (Heart Glossary) (for Kids) - Aetna Better Health of Virginia (Medicaid)
coarctation (say: coh-ark-TAY-shun) of the aorta (COA): Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of a portion of the aorta, and ... aorta (say: ay-OR-tah): The aorta is the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. ... truncus arteriosus (say: TRUN-kuss ar-tee-ree-OH-sis): In an embryo, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are initially a single ... Blood leaves the left ventricle through the aortic valve and enters the aorta, the largest artery in the body. Blood then flows ...
Heart and Circulatory System (for Parents) - Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
The aorta is a big artery that leaves the heart carrying this oxygenated blood. Branches off of the aorta send blood to the ... Like a tree, the branches gets smaller and smaller as they get farther from the aorta.. At each body part, a network of tiny ... The first phase is called systole (SISS-tuh-lee). This is when the ventricles contract and pump blood into the aorta and ... During this time, the aortic and pulmonary valves are open to allow blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery. When the ...
Heart and Circulatory System (for Teens) - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
The aorta is a big artery that leaves the heart carrying this oxygenated blood. Branches off of the aorta send blood to the ... Like a tree, the branches gets smaller and smaller as they get farther from the aorta.. At each body part, a network of tiny ... During this time, the aortic and pulmonary valves are open to allow blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery. When the ... The aortic valve is between the left ventricle and the aorta, which carries blood to the body. ...
Heart and Circulatory System (for Teens) - Helen DeVos
The aorta is a big artery that leaves the heart carrying this oxygenated blood. Branches off of the aorta send blood to the ... Like a tree, the branches gets smaller and smaller as they get farther from the aorta.. At each body part, a network of tiny ... During this time, the aortic and pulmonary valves are open to allow blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery. When the ... The aortic valve is between the left ventricle and the aorta, which carries blood to the body. ...
Heart and Circulatory System (for Teens) - Norton Children's
The aorta is a big artery that leaves the heart carrying this oxygenated blood. Branches off of the aorta send blood to the ... Like a tree, the branches gets smaller and smaller as they get farther from the aorta.. At each body part, a network of tiny ... During this time, the aortic and pulmonary valves are open to allow blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery. When the ... The aortic valve is between the left ventricle and the aorta, which carries blood to the body. ...
Dictionary: Left Ventricle (for Parents) - Norton Children's
Dictionary: Aorta. *Dictionary: Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt. *Dictionary: Interstage Period. *Dictionary: Heart Transplant ...
Diseases & Conditions - Aetna Better Health of Kentucky (Medicaid)
Dictionary: Aorta. *Dictionary: Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt. *Dictionary: Blood Pressure. *Dictionary: Heart Transplant ...
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) (for Parents) - Hackensack Meridian Health
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Heart and Circulatory System. *Congenital Heart Defects. *Mitral Valve Prolapse ...
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) (for Parents) - Cook Children's
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Heart and Circulatory System. *Congenital Heart Defects. *Mitral Valve Prolapse ...
Mitral Valve Prolapse (for Parents) - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Heart and Circulatory System. *Congenital Heart Defects. *Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) ...
Arrhythmia (Abnormal Heartbeat) (for Parents) - Humana - Kentucky
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). *Heart Murmurs. *Your Heart & Circulatory System ...
Congenital Heart Defects (for Parents) - MedStar Health
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Choosing Your Own Doctor. *Taking Charge of Your Medical Care ...
A to Z: Arrhythmia (for Parents) - Humana - Kentucky
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Cardiac Catheterization. *Heart and Circulatory System. *Congenital Heart Defects ...
Echocardiogram (for Parents) - Hackensack Meridian Health
An echocardiogram (also called an echo or cardiac ultrasound) uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It shows the structure of the heart and its parts and how well theyre working.
Diseases & Conditions - Nemours (XML)
Coarctation of the Aorta. *EKG (Video). *Echocardiogram. *Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). *Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) ...
Echocardiogram (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
An echocardiogram (also called an echo or cardiac ultrasound) uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It shows the structure of the heart and its parts and how well theyre working.
Congenital Heart Defects (for Parents) - Children's Mercy Hospital
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). *Atrial Septal Defect. *Choosing Your Own Doctor ...
Echocardiogram (for Teens) - Advocate Aurora Health
Coarctation of the Aorta. *Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). *Atrial Septal Defect. *Heart and Circulatory System ...
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (for Teens) - East Tenneesee Children's
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is more common in adults, but it can happen at any age. Learn what it is and how to treat it.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (for Parents) - Primary Children's Hospital
When someone has hypertension (high blood pressure), the heart has to pump harder and the arteries are under more strain as they carry blood.
Your Heart & Circulatory System (for Kids) - Children's Health System - Alabama
Your heart is a hard-working muscle. Find out more in this article for kids.
Cardiac Catheterization (for Parents) - Aetna Better Health of Kentucky (Medicaid)
Cardiac catheterization helps doctors perform diagnostic tests on the heart and even treat some heart conditions.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (for Parents) - East Tenneesee Children's
When someone has hypertension (high blood pressure), the heart has to pump harder and the arteries are under more strain as they carry blood.