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3673972

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
11
pubmed:dateCreated
1987-11-27
pubmed:abstractText
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) in its classic form presents with characteristic and distinctive physical findings. However, in our survey less than one third of 106 consecutive patients in whom CoA was ultimately diagnosed had the correct diagnosis made by the referring physician. Our survey suggests that in asymptomatic infants and children, an incomplete physical examination explains the diagnostic failure. However, in infants presenting with heart failure, the diagnostic signs of CoA may be obscured and more difficult to recognize even when specifically sought. This survey reaffirms the need for specific physical examination techniques in all infants and children to facilitate early recognition of CoA; these include the palpation of pulses and proper measurement of blood pressure.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0002-922X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
141
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1201-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1987
pubmed:articleTitle
Recognition of coarctation of the aorta. A continuing challenge for the primary care physician.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pediatrics, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 60614.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article