What is coarctation of the aorta?
Coarctation of the aorta is a rare congenital abnormality in which the aorta, a large major blood vessel that delivers oxygen rich blood to the body, is narrowed. This means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood to your body. This may lead to high blood pressure and/or heart damage.
How do members experience coarctation of the aorta?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with coarctation of the aorta*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for coarctation of the aorta*
Who has coarctation of the aorta on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 9 |