A 30-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department because of significant nose bleeding and a headache that has worsened over several days. He also complains of fatigue. Upon examination it is noted that brachial artery pressure is markedly increased, femoral pressure is decreased, and the femoral pulses are delayed. The patient shows no external signs of inflammation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 30-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department because of significant nose bleeding and a headache that has worsened over several days. He also complains of fatigue. Upon examination it is noted that brachial artery pressure is markedly increased, femoral pressure is decreased, and the femoral pulses are delayed. The patient shows no external signs of inflammation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 30-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department because of significant nose bleeding and a headache that has worsened over several days. He also complains of fatigue. Upon examination it is noted that brachial artery pressure is markedly increased, femoral pressure is decreased, and the femoral pulses are delayed. The patient shows no external signs of inflammation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
β Correct Answer: A. Coarctation of the aorta
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