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Reversed Coarctation is seen in:

A
Giant cell Aeritis
B
Polyaeritis Nodosa
C
Takayasu Aeritis
D
Kawasaki Disease
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is C (Takayasu Aeritis): Takayasu aeritis is also known as 'Reversed Coarctation'. Condition Coarctation of Aoa Takayasu Aeritis (Reversed Coarctation) Pathology (Site of Obstruction) Obstruction is most commonly found just distal to the origin of the left Subclan aery thereby sparing the upper limb vessels Obstruction is most commonly seen in proximal aspect of branches of the aoic arch including the Subclan and Common Carotid thereby affecting the upper limb vessels Pulses Absence or diminished pulse in the lower limbs Absence or diminished pulse in the upper limbs Blood Pressure Increased blood pressure in the upper limbs Decreased blood pressure in the upper limbs

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