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Coarctation of the aorta in an elderly man
Canadian Medical Association Journal
|June 1, 1983
Insights
A rare case of coarctation of the aorta in an active 74-year-old man is presented. This finding is unusual for this age group, highlighting the importance of considering congenital heart defects in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital narrowing of the aorta, typically diagnosed in childhood.
- Late diagnosis in adulthood, especially in the elderly, is uncommon.
Abstract:
An active, 74-year-old man with coarctation of the aorta is described. This case is rarely found in patients over the age of 70, and the patient had been in good health.