Continuing care of the patient following repair
Late complications following surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta are common and therefore long-term follow-up is required. A bicuspid aortic valve may be present which is a risk factor for infective endocarditis. Also late onset hypertension may occur.
Ref: Factfile (8/97). British Heart Foundation.
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