A narrowing of the largest artery of the body is:
A) PDA.
B) arteriosclerosis.
C) DSA.
D) coarctation of the aorta.

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Coarctation of the aorta is a condition where the aorta, the largest artery in the body, is narrowed. This narrowing can cause high blood pressure and other symptoms. PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) is a condition where a blood vessel fails to close after birth. Arteriosclerosis is a general term for a thickening and hardening of the arteries. DSA (digital subtraction angiography) is a diagnostic procedure used to image blood vessels.

A Narrowing of the Largest Artery of the Body Is