Abstract
Coarctation is a constriction or narrowing of the aorta and presents most commonly within the first two weeks of life. This article reviews a case study of an infant diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta on day 8 of life. It includes an overview of the etiology, clinical presentation, and management plus an account of the infant's transport to a regional pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
MeSH terms
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Aortic Coarctation / diagnosis
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Aortic Coarctation / nursing*
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Aortic Coarctation / surgery
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Blood Gas Analysis / nursing
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Blood Pressure Determination / nursing
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dinoprostone / administration & dosage
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnosis
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / nursing
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Echocardiography / nursing
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Liver Function Tests / nursing
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Male
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Nursing Diagnosis