Ventricular–Vascular Stiffening in Patients With Repaired Coarctation of Aorta

Abstract

Increased ventricular systolic stiffness, coupled with increased arterial stiffness, plays important roles in hypertension in patients with repaired COA. Thus, ventricular systolic stiffness is a potentially suitable target for reduction of blood pressure and improvement of prognosis of patients with COA.