aortic coarctation

most frequent cause of PVH + CHF in 2nd + 3rd weeks of life

associated with

bicuspid aortic valve (50-80%)
calcific aortic stenosis (d/t bicuspid valve)
PDA or VSD (in most)

see also: abdominal aortic coarctation

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