Baby Jules is diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta. Where would you find a discrepancy?
A)Systolic BP upper and lower different.
B)Pulses in the arms more distinct than in the legs.
C)Pulses in the legs more distinct than the arms.
D)Both A and B

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In case the baby is diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta, you would find a discrepancy in Systolic BP upper and lower different and will find that the pulses in the arms are more distinct than in the legs. These are findings for a diagnosis that is a medical emergency.

Baby Jules Is Diagnosed with Coarctation of the Aorta