Cardiac Lesion Series: Coarctation of the Aorta
Healing Hearts: Empowering Pediatric Critical Care Providers
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Blood Pressure Regulation, Post-Operative Hypertension, and Complications of Coarctation Repair
This chapter explores the feedback system in the body that regulates blood pressure and how it is influenced by pre-operative hypertension and post-operative repair of coarctation of the aorta. It emphasizes the significance of managing post-operative hypertension and discusses commonly used drugs for lowering blood pressure. Furthermore, the chapter delves into post-operative bleeding, complications like post-coarctectomy syndrome, and pain management following coarctation repair.
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