Implantation of Covered Stent for Coarctation of the Aorta and Secondary Hypertension in Adolescents-Case Report

• Main Authors: Simina-Elena Ghira (Author), Cristina Blesneac (Author), Anca Sglimbea (Author), Claudiu Ghiragosian (Author), Laszlo Hadadi (Author), Amalia Făgărășan (Author), Rodica Togănel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Coarctation of the aorta represents a narrowing of the thoracic aorta. Hypertensive patients with blood pressure differences ≥20 millimetres of mercury have an indication for surgical or interventional treatment. Implantation of a covered stent became the preferred therapy for the mana...