Coarctation of the Aorta

Coarctation of the aorta (COA) happens when the aorta — the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body — is too narrow. This is usually a congenital (present at birth) heart defect and when the narrowing is mild, your child may not even have symptoms. Sometimes, especially as your child grows, surgery or treatment may be needed. 

The pediatric heart care experts in the Nemours Children's Cardiac Center are here to provide your child and family with top-notch care. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including heart and lungs) work together to address your concerns, answer your questions, and provide the latest in proven treatment options for a healthy future.

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Coarctation of the Aorta

Coarctation of the aorta (COA) happens when the aorta — the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body — is too narrow. This is usually a congenital (present at birth) heart defect and when the narrowing is mild, your child may not even have symptoms. Sometimes, especially as your child grows, surgery or treatment may be needed. 

The pediatric heart care experts in the Nemours Children's Cardiac Center are here to provide your child and family with top-notch care. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including heart and lungs) work together to address your concerns, answer your questions, and provide the latest in proven treatment options for a healthy future.

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Coarctation of the Aorta

Why Choose Us

Our Nemours Cardiac Center experts have the experience to identify and treat all types of heart problems, and many are named to the Best Doctors in America® list, year after year. In addition to providing diagnosis and treatment, the Nemours Cardiac Center teams participate in ongoing research with other pediatric cardiac institutions. We will guide your child and your family from accurate diagnosis through proven treatment and beyond — and help your child live their life to the fullest. 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer care for kids with COA at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select Nemours locations.  

The Nemours Cardiac Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware offers a complete range of pediatric cardiology and heart surgery services. 

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer care for kids with COA at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and select Nemours locations.  

Our renowned pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery team at the Nemours Cardiac Center in Central Florida offers inpatient, critical and surgical care at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando. 

Northwest Florida

We offer care for kids with COA at Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate, West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient and follow-up appointments also available at select Nemours locations.

Our Nemours Cardiac Center in Pensacola is home to one of the few accredited pediatric transthoracic and fetal echocardiography labs in Florida and, if needed, can facilitate the transfer of extremely ill children between our Nemours Cardiac Center locations (e.g., to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida).

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: