A 26 year old man presents to his physician with a chronic cough. The man is a smoker, and states that he also gets frequent headaches and aches in his legs when he exercises. Chest x-ray demonstrates notching of his ribs. Which of the following undiagnosed congenital defects may be responsible for these findings?
A 26 year old man presents to his physician with a chronic cough. The man is a smoker, and states that he also gets frequent headaches and aches in his legs when he exercises. Chest x-ray demonstrates notching of his ribs. Which of the following undiagnosed congenital defects may be responsible for these findings?
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A 26 year old man presents to his physician with a chronic cough. The man is a smoker, and states that he also gets frequent headaches and aches in his legs when he exercises. Chest x-ray demonstrates notching of his ribs. Which of the following undiagnosed congenital defects may be responsible for these findings?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Coarctation of the aoa
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