Comparison of Surgical, Stent, and Balloon Angioplasty Treatment of Native Coarctation of the Aorta

The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of surgical, stent, and balloon angioplasty (BA) treatment of native coarctation acutely and at follow-up. Controversy surrounds the optimal treatment for native coarctation of the aorta. This is the first multicenter study evaluating acute and follow-up outcomes of these 3 treatment options in children weighing >10 kg. This is a multicenter observational study. Baseline, acute,...