Aortic coarctation epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S.[3]

Overview

Coarctation of the aorta is a common congenital malformation. It occurs in about 7% of patients with congenital heart defects. It is more common in males than females with a ratio of 2:1. Up to 25% of patients with Turner syndrome have coarctation of the aorta. It is 7 times more common among caucasians than asians.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Age

  • The diagnosis is often missed in first year of life.
  • Generally, patients with coarctation of the aorta present early in life with congestive heart failure or later in life with hypertension.

Gender

  • It is 2 times more common in males than females.

Race

  • Coarctation is 7 times more common among Caucasians than Asians.
  • The incidence is lower in Native Americans than Caucasians.

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International

  • The prevalence is lower in Asian countries compared to American and European countries.

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