Endothelial function in contemporary patients with repaired coarctation of aorta

Radke R., Diller G., Duck M., Orwat S., Hartmann D., Thum T., Baumgartner H.

Abstract

Conclusions: By contrast with earlier reports, no clinically significant difference in endothelial function between adult patients with coarctation repair and healthy controls could be demonstrated. Therefore, endothelial dysfunction may not necessarily be present in this population. Further studies are required to identify mechanisms and to develop strategies to avoid arterial hypertension in these patients.