Abstract
In the diffuse form of coarctation (A), the extent of hypoplasia of the arch may he quite great, including not only the isthmus, hut also the transverse arch between the left carotid and subclavian and even the proximal arch between the innominate and left carotid arteries. In the discrete form (B), the diameters of the aortic arch and isthmus tend to be normal. The hallmark of the discrete form
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