Resection of the coarctation site and end-to-end anastomosis to repair coarctation (still the preferred surgical method)
Female patient contemplating pregnancy
Hemodynamically significant aortic stenosis
Patch aortoplasty
Correction of acidosis
Inotropic support to improve symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF)
Administration of digoxin and diuretics for chronically increased afterload and signs of CHF
Intubation
Infusion of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) to open the ductus arteriosus
Postponement of intervention (eg, surgery or balloon dilatation) until the patient is hemodynamically stable
Left subclavian flap angioplasty
Significant coarctation or recoarctation of the aorta with long-standing hypertension with or without symptoms
Bypass graft repair bridging the ascending and descending aorta
