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An 8-year-old child presents with blood pressure up to 180/100 mm Hg in the upper limbs accompanied by headaches, tinnitus, occasional nosebleeds, and high fatigability. On examination there is no pulse over the leg arteries. ECG shows left ventricular hypertrophy. MRI-scan shows aortic narrowing to 5 mm in the typical place. Coarctation of aorta is diagnosed. What kind of treatment should be prescribed in this case?

Answer options

  1. Surgical
  2. Abstain from surgery in favor of complex conservative therapy
  3. Case monitoring
  4. Conservative
  5. Physical therapy
Correct answer

Surgical

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