Coarctation of the Aorta Is the Local Narrowing of the Aorta

question 23

Multiple Choice

Coarctation of the aorta is the local narrowing of the aorta near the:

• A) aortic valve.
• B) ductus arteriosus.
• C) diaphragm.
• D) bifurcation into the common iliac arteries.

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