Tag Thomas M. Chalifoux

Coarctation of the Aorta

Risk Sixth most-common congenital heart defect: 4:10,000 live births Recognized in 5–8% of pts with CHD Perioperative Risks Perioperative mortality: 1% when associated with no other cardiac anomalies in neonates, 10% when associated with a VSD, and 50% when associated…