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By Mary Kugler, R.N., About.com Guide to Rare Diseases since 2000

Coarctation Of The Aorta

Sunday November 9, 2008
Coarctation of the aortaCoarctation of the aorta occurs in 5-8% of children who are born with heart defects (called congenital heart disease). It occurs twice as often in boys as in girls. It is usually diagnosed in children and adults under age 40.

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