Where can coarctation of the aorta (COA) be located?
A)Exclusively on the aortic arch
B)Proximal to the brachiocephalic artery
C)Between the origin of the aortic arch and the bifurcation of the aorta in the lower abdomen
D)Between the origin of the aortic arch and the origin of the first intercostal artery

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COA can occur anywhere between the origin of the aortic arch and the bifurcation of the aorta in the lower abdomen.

Where Can Coarctation of the Aorta (COA) Be Located