What is coarctation of the aorta in Pediatric Cardiology?

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Pharmacological assistance to improve cardiac contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure or after cardiac surgery.

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A congenital narrowing of the aorta, typically near the ductus arteriosus, that obstructs blood flow to the body.

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coarctation of the aorta IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	A congenital narrowing of the aorta, typically near the ductus arteriosus, that...

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