Dr. Hellenbrand: As you know, although we have the capability of treating coarctation of the aorta in neonates in ... based on my understanding of the anatomy, the anterior spinal artery location ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from ...

Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is an abnormality readily apparent by the combination of upper body hypertension and weak or absent femoral pulses. Nevertheless, studies in children's hospitals ...