Coarctation of the Aorta
In a coarctation of the aorta, the aorta is constricted, obstructing blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. This can result in low blood pressure and low blood flow past the coarctation, and high blood pressure on the side that is closer to the heart.
This defect can result in high blood pressure in the upper body and arms and low blood pressure in the lower body and legs.
In a coarctation of the aorta, the aorta is constricted, obstructing blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. This can result in low blood pressure and low blood flow past the coarctation, and high blood pressure on the side that is closer to the heart.
This defect can result in high blood pressure in the upper body and arms and low blood pressure in the lower body and legs.