Aorta coarctation

MONDO:0007345

Congenital narrowing of a segment of the aorta. Signs and symptoms include hypertension, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, headaches and leg cramps.

Also known as: aortic coarctation, coarctation of aorta, coarctation of the aorta

20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Aorta coarctation itself.

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↑ Hereditary disease (18235) ↑ Disorder of development or morphogenesis (5188) ↑ Aortic disorder (646)

Sub-types of Aorta coarctation

Atypical coarctation of aorta 0 trials
Autosomal dominant coarctation of aorta 0 trials

Including sub-types (20) Tagged with Aorta coarctation (13)

Trials to join now! 5 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 4 Completed 1 Terminated 1

Heart surgery in infants: new study reveals hidden Long-Term risks

Knowledge-focused Completed

This study reviewed medical records of 901 infants who had surgery for aortic coarctation (a narrowed aorta) before age one. Researchers wanted to find out how many later developed high blood pressure or re-narrowing of the aorta. The goal is to better understand these risks and …

Sponsor: Institut Saint Pierre • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC

Aorta coarctation

Where it sits in the disease tree

Heart surgery in infants: new study reveals hidden Long-Term risks